foal

[ fohl ]

noun

1. a young horse, mule, or related animal, especially one that is not yet one year of age.

verb (used with or without object)

1. to give birth to (a colt or filly).

foal

/ fəʊl /

noun

1. the young of a horse or related animal

verb

1. to give birth to (a foal)

Other Words From

• un·foaled adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of foal¹

before 950; (noun) Middle English fole, Old English fola; cognate with Old High German folo ( German Fohlen ); akin to Latin pullus young animal, Greek pôlos foal; (v.) Middle English, derivative of the noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of foal¹

Old English fola ; related to Old Frisian fola , Old High German folo foal, Latin pullus young creature, Greek pōlos foal

Example Sentences

If that were to happen, the thoroughbred breed would be gone in the United States, as thoroughbreds are foaled almost exclusively for racing.

From Los Angeles Times

Field sizes are smaller as foal crops continue to decline.

From Los Angeles Times

Breeders and trainers of thoroughbred foals typically keep highly detailed records of each animal’s birth, diet and health, as well as any veterinary care they receive.

From BBC

The foal was named Jasper, whose Persian meaning relates to treasure.

From BBC

Yet donkeys only breed a foal every couple of years.

From New York Times

Related Words

• colt
• horse