yearling

Meanings

• noun

  A young horse, typically between the ages of one and two.

  - "The yearling filly showed great promise during her first race."
  - "The yearling colt was sold for a high price at the auction."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with yearling
miling , smiling , ailing

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Variants

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yearling , yearlings

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Etymology

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From Old English 'gearwe' meaning 'young' and 'ling' meaning 'ling' or 'calf'.

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Trivia

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1. Yearlings are typically weaned from their mothers around six months of age.

2. The age at which a horse is considered a yearling varies depending on the breed and region.

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Related Concepts

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1. foal: A young horse under the age of one.

2. colt: A male horse under the age of four.

3. filly: A female horse under the age of four.

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Culture

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In literature, yearlings are often featured in works about horse racing and agriculture. They represent the potential and promise of the future.

How to Memorize "yearling"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a young horse with its coat shiny and healthy, standing in a pasture.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'yearling' with the idea of potential and growth.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Years old, Learning new things' to remember the definition of a yearling.

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