Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
foal
Noun
/foʊl/
Definition
A young horse, especially one that is less than a year old.
Examples
- The foal galloped around the pasture, full of energy.
- She raised a foal from a newborn until it was ready to be trained.
- The mare gave birth to a healthy foal early in the morning.
Meaning
The term ‘foal’ refers to a baby horse that is still nursing or has recently been weaned.
Synonyms
- Colt (for males)
- Filly (for females)
- Youngster
