stallion

From Middle English stalion, from Middle French estalon (whence modern French étalon), of Germanic origin, akin to stall. Displaced native Old English henġest.

• IPA^(key): /ˈstæli.ən/, /ˈstæljən/

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• Rhymes: -æliən, -æljən
• Hyphenation: stal‧lion

stallion (plural stallions)

1. An adult male horse.
   1. Specifically, one that is uncastrated.
   2. A male horse kept primarily as a stud.
2. A very virile and sexually-inclined man or (rarely) woman.
   • 2012, Garry Kay, Break Free:

     'You stallion.'
     Brian patted Tom on the back, but now with mixed feelings. He was pleased for his brother, but slightly jealous that Tom had lost his virginity before him

• entire
• studhorse, stud horse

• colt
• filly
• foal
• gelding
• mare

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