Main Entry: po·ny

Pronunciation: \ˈpō-nē\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural ponies

Etymology: probably from obsolete French poulenet, diminutive of French poulain colt, from Old French pulain, perhaps from Medieval Latin pullamen young animal, from Latin pullus — more at foal

Date: 1659

1 a : a small horse; especially : one of any of several breeds of very small stocky animals noted for their gentleness and endurance b : a bronco, mustang, or similar horse of the western United States c : racehorse —usually used in plural
2 : something smaller than standard: as a : a small beer glass b : a small liqueur glass typically holding one ounce
3 : a literal translation of a foreign language text; especially : one used surreptitiously by students in preparing or reciting lessons