Meaning & use

Foaled

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Gave birth to a foal, said of a mare or other female equine.

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The prize mare foaled early in the spring, delighting the whole stable.

By the time the vet arrived, the zebra had already foaled.

A note on using this word

From 'foal', a young horse; the verb is used specifically for horses, donkeys, and zebras rather than other mammals.

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gave birth (of a horse)

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