Filly

usgb/ˈfɪli/
noun

A young female horse.

The filly won her first race when she was just two years old.
Visual representation of "filly" - A young female horse

Often appears as...

  • racing filly
  • young filly
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Age Specific

Refers to female horses that are typically under four years old.

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The two-year-old filly has just started training.
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Equine Terminology

Used in horse-related contexts, especially in racing and breeding.

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That filly comes from a line of champions.
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Potential for Confusion

Don't confuse a 'filly' with a 'colt', which is a young male horse.

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The farmer separated the colts from the fillies.
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