ponies

Meanings

• noun

  Horses, particularly those of a small breed, kept and bred as pets or for riding, especially by children.

  - "She loves ponies and has several toy ones at home."
  - "The little girl was thrilled to see real ponies at the fair."
  - "Can you name all the colors of my pony collection?"

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

horseling

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ponies
pony , wony , cony , phony

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Variants

List of all variants of ponies that leads to same result
ponies , pony , cow ponies , cow pony , ponied up , ponies up , pony up , ponying up , Shetland pony , shetland ponies , Welsh mountain ponies , Welsh mountain pony , Welsh ponies , Welsh pony

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'pony' originated from the Old French word 'ponce', meaning 'maiden' or 'young horse'. Over time, it came to refer specifically to a young, unbroken horse or a small horse, especially those used for riding by children.

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Trivia

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1. The smallest pony breed is the Falabella, which stands only 24 inches tall.

2. The term 'pony express' refers to a mail delivery system that used ponies to transport mail across the American West.

3. Ponies are often used in therapy to help children with disabilities develop motor skills and confidence.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. horses: Ponies are a type of horse, characterized by their small size and often used for riding by children.

2. equines: Ponies are a type of equine, which also includes horses, donkeys, and zebras.

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Culture

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Ponies have been a popular subject in literature, art, and music, particularly for children. They are often depicted in stories as loyal and friendly companions. In art, ponies are often painted in pastoral scenes or as toys. In music, there are several songs about ponies, such as 'My Little Pony' and 'Ponyboy' from 'The Outsiders'.

How to Memorize "ponies"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize ponies, visualize a small horse with a child riding on its back.

2. associate
   

   - Associate ponies with the color pink and children's toys.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'P-O-N-Y' to remember the word 'pony': Pretty, Old, Nifty, Young.

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