stallion

[ stal-yuhn ]

noun

1. an uncastrated adult male horse, especially one used for breeding.

stallion

/ ˈstæljən /

noun

1. an uncastrated male horse, esp one used for breeding

Word History and Origins

Origin of stallion¹

1275–1325; Middle English stalon < Old French estalon, equivalent to stal- (< Germanic; stall ¹ ) + -on noun suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of stallion¹

C14: staloun , from Old French estalon of Germanic origin; related to Old High German stal stall ¹

Example Sentences

The 50-year-old graying stallion announced that he and his 32-year-old Italian showgirl have called their fairytale romance quits.

From The Daily Beast

A great roan stallion, bridled but without a saddle, materialized.

From Project Gutenberg

Thiele relates a story in which a wild stallion colt is brought in to smell two babes, one of which is a changeling.

From Project Gutenberg

They explored the country far and wide with Aunt Gainor on her great stallion, a rash rider despite her years.

From Project Gutenberg

This game was frequently repeated, and it seemed to me that the mares were making sport of the stallion.

From Project Gutenberg

I braced myself for a pull that should have broken the stallion's jaw and released his mouth altogether.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• colt
• filly
• mare