Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
brood-mare
noun
/ˈbruːdˌmɛər/
Definition
A brood-mare is a female horse kept for breeding purposes.
Examples
- The farm had several brood-mares, each producing quality foals every year.
- She is a well-known brood-mare in the thoroughbred racing community.
- The careful care of a brood-mare is essential for a healthy pregnancy.
Meaning
Brood-mares are important in horse breeding as they are responsible for producing foals.
Synonyms
- Breeding mare
- Dam
- Mother horse
