filly
word
Definition
A filly is a young female horse, usually under four years old.
Usage & Nuances
'Filly' is used mainly in the context of horses, specifically for a female under four years old. For males, 'colt' is used. It's a formal and technical term, mostly used in professional or farming contexts, especially in horse racing or breeding.
Spanish: potrancaPortuguese (BR): potrancaPortuguese (PT): potrancaChinese (Simplified): 小雌馬 - 小母馬Chinese (Traditional): 小雌馬 - 小母馬Hindi: कम उम्र की घोड़ीArabic: فرس صغيرةBengali: বাছুরী (মাদি ঘোড়া - অপ্রাপ্তবয়স্ক)Russian: кобылица (молодая) - жеребёнка (девочка)Japanese: 牝馬（若い） - フィリーVietnamese: ngựa cái nonKorean: 암망아지Turkish: dişi tayUrdu: کم عمر مادہ گھوڑیIndonesian: kuda betina muda
Example Sentences
That chestnut filly has a real chance to win the next race.
natural
The filly ran quickly across the field.
basic
That filly is only two years old.
basic
The farmer took care of the new filly.
basic
Everyone at the stable loved the playful little filly.
natural
Did you see how fast that young filly jumped over the fence?
natural