Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
broodmare
Noun
/ˈbruːdˌmɛər/
Definition
A female horse used for breeding purposes.
Examples
- The farmer decided to purchase a thoroughbred broodmare to improve the quality of his foals.
- Broodmares require special care and attention during pregnancy to ensure healthy offspring.
- The renowned champion was retired and became a broodmare after her racing career.
Meaning
A broodmare is a horse that is kept for the intention of reproducing and raising foals.
Synonyms
- Breeding mare
- Mother horse
- Dam
