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DictionarycoltYoung male horse
noun

colt

KOHLT/kəʊlt/

A young male horse.

The colt stands in the pasture on long, slender legs.

A single young male horse standing in three-quarter side view, with long slender legs, a youthful build, and a short mane, on a small patch of pasture.
Etymology
coltOld Englishyoung horse

Old English colt named a young horse and could also refer to other young animals. The usual modern application is specifically male, with filly naming the young female horse.

In context

Storytime Haven245:04
As regards that young horse,” said Mahbub, “I say that when a colt is born to be a polo-pony
Kim by Rudyard Kipling 📚✨ | A Tale of Adventure and Espionage in India

More examples

  • The mare watches her colt explore the field.
  • Two colts trot along the fence together.
  • She gently introduces the colt to a halter.

Forms

colt · colts

filly noun — A young horse that is female.

stallion noun — An adult, uncastrated male horse.

Similar words

foal
A very young horse of either sex, usually under one.
horse
A general term with no age or sex restriction.