Fillies Meaning in English
word · lemma: filly
ˈfɪɫiz
FIL-leez
fˈɪliz
FIL-leez
Definition
Fillies are young female horses, usually under the age of four. The word is used mainly in horse breeding and racing.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in formal and technical horse-related contexts, like breeding and racing. The singular is 'filly'. Not used for male horses (they are called 'colts'). Outside of animals, 'filly' sometimes playfully refers to a lively young woman, but this is dated or rare.
Spanish: potrancasPortuguese (BR): potrasPortuguese (PT): potrasChinese (Simplified): 小母馬Chinese (Traditional): 小母馬Hindi: पनियाँ (ऊँटिया का बच्चा/मादा घोड़ी का बच्चा)Arabic: مهرات (إناث الخيول الصغيرة)Bengali: তরুণী ঘোড়াRussian: молодые кобылыJapanese: 若い雌馬Vietnamese: ngựa cái nonKorean: 어린 암말Turkish: genç kısraklarUrdu: نوخیز مادیانIndonesian: kuda betina muda
Example Sentences
The farm has three young fillies.
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The fillies ran quickly through the field.
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Five fillies are competing in today’s race.
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Those two fillies have amazing energy—you can barely keep up with them!
natural
It’s not common to see so many fillies in one stable.
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After the storm, the fillies nervously gathered near the gate.
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