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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Middle English staloun, stalion, from Anglo-French estaloun, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German stal stall

First Known Use: 14th century

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noun stal·lion \ˈstal-yən\

: an adult male horse and especially one kept for breeding

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