mare

Meanings

• noun

  A female horse.

  - "The mare in the stable gave birth to a foal."
  - "The jockey rode the mare to victory in the race."

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Pronunciation

1. /mɛəɹ/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈmɛ(ə)ɹ/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

colt , gelding , stallion , stud

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Synonyms

incubus , night hag , succubus

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mare
mare , square , prepare , care

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Variants

List of all variants of mare that leads to same result
mare , mares , maria , mare clausum , mare clausums , mare liberum , mare liberums , mare nostrum , mare nostrums , mare's nest , mare's nests , mares' nests , mare's tail , mare's tails , mares' tails , Mare Island

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Etymology

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Old English 'mearu' or 'mearuwe' meaning 'horse'.

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Trivia

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1. A group of mares is called a 'maene' or a 'mareband'.

2. Mares are usually larger than stallions.

3. Mares have a longer gestation period than humans, with a pregnancy lasting around 11 months.

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Related Concepts

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1. stallion: An adult male horse.

2. foal: A young horse.

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Culture

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Mares have been an essential part of human civilization for thousands of years, used for transportation, agriculture, and war. In literature, mares have been depicted as powerful and majestic creatures, often symbolizing freedom and independence. In Greek mythology, the goddess Demeter was often depicted riding a mare.

How to Memorize "mare"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a female horse with long, flowing mane and tail.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the sound of hooves galloping in the field.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that a 'mare' is a 'mare' of a horse.

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