First Known Use: 14th century
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stallion
noun stal·lion \ˈstal-yən\
: an adult male horse and especially one that is used for breeding
Full Definition of STALLION
: an uncastrated male horse : a male horse kept for breeding; also : a male animal (as a dog or a sheep) kept primarily as a stud
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Origin of STALLION
Middle English staloun, stalion, from Anglo-French estaloun, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German stal stall
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stallion
noun stal·lion \ˈstal-yən\
Definition of STALLION for Kids
: an adult male horse and especially one kept for breeding
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