mare
word
/ˈmɛɹ/
mair
/ˈmɛə/
mair
Definition
A mare is an adult female horse. The word is used specifically for female horses that are fully grown, usually older than three or four years.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in formal, farm, and equestrian contexts. Don't confuse with 'stallion' (adult male horse) or 'foal' (young horse). 'Mare' can sometimes refer to other adult female equines, but most commonly to horses.
Spanish: yeguaPortuguese (BR): éguaPortuguese (PT): éguaChinese (Simplified): 母马Chinese (Traditional): 母馬Hindi: घोड़ीArabic: فرسةBengali: ঘোড়িRussian: кобылаJapanese: 雌馬Vietnamese: ngựa cáiKorean: 암말Turkish: kısrakUrdu: مادہ گھوڑیIndonesian: kuda betina
Example Sentences
The farmer owns three mares.
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That old grey mare used to win many races.
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Her favorite horse is a gentle black mare.
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We took the mare and her foal to the vet last week.
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A mare can run very fast.
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The mare is grazing in the field.
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