SINCE 1828
foal
noun
\ ˈfōl
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Definition of foal
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a young animal of the horse family
especially
: one under one year
in foal
foal
verb
foaled;
foaling;
foals
Definition of foal (Entry 2 of 2)
: to give birth to a foal
: to give birth to (a foal)
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foal
noun
English Language Learners Definition of foal
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a young horse
especially
: a horse that is less than one year old
foal
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of foal (Entry 2 of 2)
: to give birth to a foal
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foal
noun
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Kids Definition of foal
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a young animal of the horse family especially when less than one year old
foal
verb
foaled;
foaling
Kids Definition of foal (Entry 2 of 2)
: to give birth to a baby horse
The mare will foal soon.
foal
noun
\ ˈfōl
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Medical Definition of foal
(Entry 1 of 2)
: the young of an animal of the horse family
especially
: one less than one year old
foal
intransitive verbMedical Definition of foal (Entry 2 of 2)
: to give birth to a foal
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