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10 Language-to-English DictionariesHorse
/hɔːrs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A large domesticated mammal used for riding, racing, and farm work.
"The horse galloped across the field, its mane flowing in the wind." - 2
A male horse, especially one that is used for breeding.
"The stallion was known for its strength and speed."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'horse' originates from the Old English 'hors', which is of Germanic origin, related to Dutch 'paard' and German 'Pferd'. The term has evolved through various historical contexts, primarily referring to the domesticated animal used for riding and labor.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Horse" is said worldwide
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cheval
Transliteration: ʃəval
"Le cheval a couru dans le champ."
Pferd
Transliteration: pfert
"Das Pferd galoppierte über die Wiese."
cavallo
Transliteration: kaˈval.lo
"Il cavallo correva veloce nel campo."
caballo
Transliteration: kaˈβaʎo
"El caballo galopó por el campo."
cavalo
Transliteration: kaˈvalu
"O cavalo correu pelo campo."
घोड़ा
Transliteration: ghoṛā
"घोड़ा खेत में दौड़ रहा था।"
马
Transliteration: mǎ
"马在田野上奔跑。"
말
Transliteration: mal
"말이 들판에서 달리고 있다."
馬
Transliteration: uma
"馬が野原を駆け抜けている。"
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