stallion
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of stallion
1275–1325; Middle English stalon < Old French estalon, equivalent to stal- (< Germanic; stall 1 ) + -on noun suffix
Example Sentences
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“There’s not a hotter stallion in the country than Gun Runner and they move up going from six furlongs to a mile,” Sadler said.
From Los Angeles Times
A decision has not been made if the colt will return to racing next year or be retired to stallion duty.
From Los Angeles Times
National Trust Cymru said the decision was made "following complaints" about a stallion and the number of horses exceeding "the agreed limit" in the commoner's right to graze.
From BBC
That turned out to be Welsh pop stallion Tom Jones.
From BBC
In it, he sits on a black stallion, raising his white-feathered hat to salute the cavalry - a tribute to the prime minister and military hero who defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo.
From BBC
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