Heres your requested information on "mares":
1. **Parts of Speech:** Noun
2. **Definitions:** Plural of "mare," which refers to a female horse or other equine animal.
3. **Pronunciations:** US: /mɛrz/, UK: /mɛəz/
4. **Origin and Usage:** The word "mare" comes from the Old English word "mære," which means "female horse." "Mares" is used to refer to multiple female horses or equine animals, and is commonly used in the context of horse breeding and racing.
5. **Synonyms:** Female horses, broodmares
6. **Related Words:** Horse, equus, foals, colts, gelds
7. **Example Sentences:**
- The stable had several mares that were due to give birth in the spring.
- The mare won the race by a nose, beating out the other female horses.
- The breeder carefully selected the stallion and mare to produce a strong and healthy foal.