Meaning & use
Broodmares
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Female horses kept specifically for breeding foals rather than for riding or racing.
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The farm keeps a dozen broodmares for its breeding program.
Retired racehorses often become broodmares once their racing careers end.
A note on using this word
A broodmare's value is judged largely by her pedigree and the quality of foals she produces, not her own racing record.
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