First Known Use: 1659
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pony
noun po·ny \ˈpō-nē\
: a small horse
plural ponies
Full Definition of PONY
1
a : a small horse; especially : one of any of several breeds of very small stocky animals noted for their gentleness and endurance b : a bronco, mustang, or similar horse of the western United States c : racehorse —usually used in plural
2
: something smaller than standard: as a : a small beer glass b : a small liqueur glass typically holding one ounce
3
: a literal translation of a foreign language text; especially : one used surreptitiously by students in preparing or reciting lessons
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Origin of PONY
probably from obsolete French poulenet, diminutive of French poulain colt, from Old French pulain, perhaps from Medieval Latin pullamen young animal, from Latin pullus — more at foal
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pony
noun po·ny \ˈpō-nē\
plural ponies
Definition of PONY for Kids
: a small horse
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