Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mare
noun
/mɛər/
Definition
An adult female horse.
Examples
- The mare trotted gracefully around the paddock.
- She decided to breed her mare this spring.
- The race was won by a stunning black mare.
Meaning
A mare is specifically used to refer to a female horse that is usually over three years old. It is important in horse breeding and shows.
Synonyms
- Filly (young female horse)
- Equine
