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Mare
Female Horse![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
The term 'mare' specifically refers to an adult female horse, not a foal or a male horse. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/Fi9sL3H0M3aVSvFYYToKYCZb2Q.webp)
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When speaking about breeding horses, 'mare' indicates the horse is female and capable of producing offspring. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/jHfpKBiMWo4g7cYbELMYSW6c.webp)
Not a Foal![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Mare is used for adult females, while a young female horse is called a filly. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/ptLqAhk8TjvmewDRKUsu9QWoLpE.webp)