stallion
word
/ˈstæɫjən/
STAL-yuhn
/stˈæliən/
STAL-ee-uhn
Definition
A stallion is an adult male horse that has not been castrated, used especially for breeding.
Usage & Nuances
'Stallion' is specifically for adult, uncastrated male horses, especially in breeding contexts. Do not confuse with 'mare' (female) or 'gelding' (castrated male). Occasionally used figuratively to describe a strong, attractive man (informal). Rare in daily conversation unless discussing horses.
Spanish: sementalPortuguese (BR): garanhãoPortuguese (PT): garanhãoChinese (Simplified): 种马Chinese (Traditional): 種馬Hindi: अश्वArabic: فَحْل (حصان ذكر بالغ)Bengali: প্রাপ্তবয়স্ক অখাস্তা পুরুষ ঘোড়াRussian: жеребецJapanese: 種馬Vietnamese: ngựa giống đựcKorean: 씨수말Turkish: aygırUrdu: نر گھوڑا (نسل کے لیے)Indonesian: kuda jantan (untuk pembiakan)
Example Sentences
The stallion ran across the field.
basic
That farm keeps several stallions for breeding.
basic
A stallion is stronger than a mare.
basic
He bought a beautiful black stallion last year.
natural
The racing team is hoping their new stallion will win the derby.
natural
People admired the power and grace of the stallion during the show.
natural