Meaning & use
Filly
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a young female horse, typically under four years old.
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The breeder was proud of the spirited filly born that spring.
The filly raced ahead of the colts in her first competitive trial.
A note on using this word
Used specifically for young female horses, distinguishing them from "colts," which are young males.
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