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 plural2: 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