Meaning & Definition of word "Mare"
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Mare
/mɛər/
noun:
- 1. an adult female horse.
- Example: The mare gracefully trotted across the meadow.
- 2. a female member of the horse family (Equidae).
- Example: The farmer has several mares on his property for breeding.
- 3. a female horse used for breeding.
- Example: She selected a champion mare for her breeding program.
verb:
- 1. to breed from a mare.
- Example: They plan to mare the champion stallion with one of their premium mares.
Etymology
Old English 'mære', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'merrie' and German 'Mare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
nightmare:
A frightening or unpleasant dream.
mare's nest:
A messy or chaotic situation or an illusion.
the mare is in season:
Refers to a female horse that is in heat.
Related Words
stallion:
An adult male horse.
foal:
A young horse, typically under a year old.
gelding:
A castrated male horse.
Slang Meanings of mare
Meaning: A woman, derogatorily.
Example Sentence: None
Meaning: Refers to an unpleasant or difficult situation.
Example Sentence: None