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mare

/mษ›ษ™r/intermediate Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.noun

An adult female horse, or the female of other equine animals such as donkeys or zebras.

Example Sentences:
  • โ€œThe farmer led the pregnant mare back into the warm stable.โ€
  • โ€œThat thoroughbred mare has produced several champion racehorses.โ€
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

Old English *mearh* (horse) and *mere* (female horse), from Proto-Germanic *marhijล*, of Celtic origin (compare Old Irish *marc*, Welsh *march* meaning horse). Cognate with Old High German *meriha*. The Latin word 'mare' (sea, used in astronomy for lunar plains) is an entirely unrelated homonym.

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Think of a 'mare' as a 'mother' horse to remember its female gender.

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Frequently Asked Questions About โ€œmareโ€

1. What is the meaning of โ€œmareโ€ in English?

In English, mare (noun) is defined as: โ€œAn adult female horse, or the female of other equine animals such as donkeys or zebras.โ€.

2. How do you use โ€œmareโ€ in a sentence?

โ€œThe farmer led the pregnant mare back into the warm stable.โ€

3. What are English synonyms of โ€œmareโ€?

Common synonyms include:female horse,dam,genet

4. What is the etymology and word origin of โ€œmareโ€?

Old English *mearh* (horse) and *mere* (female horse), from Proto-Germanic *marhijล*, of Celtic origin (compare Old Irish *marc*, Welsh *march* meaning horse). Cognate with Old High German *meriha*. The Latin word 'mare' (sea, used in astronomy for lunar plains) is an entirely unrelated homonym.