stallion

noun

stal·lion | \ˈstal-yən

Definition of stallion

: an uncastrated male horse : a male horse kept for breeding also : a male animal (such as a dog or a sheep) kept primarily as a stud

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The 12-year-old stallion is preparing for his solo debut the same year Tempel Farms celebrates its 60th anniversary. — Sheryl Devore, Lake County News-Sun, "'It's a labor of love': Tempel Farms celebrates 60 years of raising and training Lipizzans," 15 June 2018 The pairing that produced Quip matched Distorted Humor, a now 26-year-old stallion, with Princess Ash, a 9-year-old former sprinter. — David Gendelman, New York Times, "How to Prepare a Horse for the Preakness," 12 May 2018 In the Lambo state of tune, the 4.0-liter produces 640 hp, glorious stallions all, at 6,000 rpm; and 627 lb-ft of torque from just off idle. — Dan Neil, WSJ, "2019 Lamborghini Urus: An SUV for the One Percent," 15 June 2018 New this season is a solo segment by stallion Maestoso Batosta, as a tribute to the Olympic sport of dressage. — Sheryl Devore, Lake County News-Sun, "Tempel Lipizzans celebrates anniversary with new star soloist," 7 June 2018 Coolmore paid $3 million at a September, 2016 yearling sale for the son of 2016 Broodmare of the Year Leslie’s Lady and the late, great stallion Scat Daddy. — Childs Walker, baltimoresun.com, "Mendelssohn is no mystery, rivals say, but a serious Kentucky Derby contender," 3 May 2018 Dinero, a Shetland stallion that was stolen from an Alvin-area pasture July 4, was returned to his owners on Friday, the family reported on Facebook. — Dana Burke, Houston Chronicle, "Friendly pony returned to Alvin owners after being stolen on July 4th," 7 July 2018 Stanford, a son of Malibu Moon, is a new stallion at Tommy Town for a $5,000 stud fee. — Eric Sondheimer, latimes.com, "Racing! New stallions try to give a boost in California," 2 July 2018 The incident drew national attention among horse lovers, when it was reported the dead mare's stallion stood over the body all night, even after it was covered with a tarp. — Mark Price, charlotteobserver, "New threat emerges for NC's famous wild horses, prompting campaign aimed at tourists," 2 July 2018

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