Filly - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
A filly is a young female horse, typically under four years old. The term is used to distinguish young mares from male foals (colts) and older female horses.
Definition:
A young female horse, typically under four years old.
Synonyms:
foal, mare, colt (context-dependent)
Part of Speech:
noun
Antonyms:
stallion, gelding
Common Collocations:
young filly, race filly, thoroughbred filly
Derivatives:
fillies, fillyhood
Usage Tips:
Use "filly" specifically for young female horses; avoid for mature mares or male horses.
Common Phrases:
fast as a filly, spirited filly, prize-winning filly
Etymology:
From Old Norse "fylja," meaning young female horse; related to "foal."
Examples:
- 1. The farmer bought a lively filly for his daughter.
- 2. The black filly won her first race easily.
- 3. She groomed the filly every morning before school.
- 4. The vet checked the filly’s health yesterday.