What does FOALS mean?

Parts of Speech

Foals is a noun and a verb.

Definitions

As a noun, foals refers to young horses, specifically those that are less than one year old. As a verb, foals means to give birth to or produce a young horse.

Pronunciations

US: /foʊlz/

UK: /fəʊlz/

Origin and Usage

The word foals comes from the Old English word "fola" which means "colt." It has been used in English since the 14th century. The word is commonly used in the context of horse breeding and equestrian sports.

Synonyms

Young horses: Colts, fillies, yearlings

Give birth to young horses: Breed, produce, give birth

Related Words

Colts, mares, mules, mares, studs

Example Sentences

• She loves to watch the playful foals running around the pasture.
• The mare is expected to foal next month.
• He has a farm where he raises and trains foals for racing.