In foal
adjective
When a female horse or other similar animal is pregnant.
The mare is in foal and expected to give birth next spring.
Often appears as...
- mare in foal
- horse in foal
adjective
When a female horse or other similar animal is pregnant.
The mare is in foal and expected to give birth next spring.
Often appears as...
- mare in foal
- horse in foal
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Species Specific
Primarily used for horses, donkeys, and zebras, not for other animals.
Have you seen the zebra in foal at the zoo?
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Humans
Never used for humans; it's specific to equine pregnancy.
It's incorrect to say, 'She's in foal' when referring to a pregnant woman.
Pro Tip 3/3Breeding Context
Commonly used by breeders and in veterinary context, indicating familiarity with equine terminology.
The breeder confirmed that three of our mares are in foal.
Pro Tip 1/3Species Specific
Primarily used for horses, donkeys, and zebras, not for other animals.
Have you seen the zebra in foal at the zoo?
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Humans
Never used for humans; it's specific to equine pregnancy.
It's incorrect to say, 'She's in foal' when referring to a pregnant woman.
Pro Tip 3/3Breeding Context
Commonly used by breeders and in veterinary context, indicating familiarity with equine terminology.
The breeder confirmed that three of our mares are in foal.
Pro Tip 1/3Species Specific
Primarily used for horses, donkeys, and zebras, not for other animals.
Have you seen the zebra in foal at the zoo?
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Humans
Never used for humans; it's specific to equine pregnancy.
It's incorrect to say, 'She's in foal' when referring to a pregnant woman.
Pro Tip 3/3Breeding Context
Commonly used by breeders and in veterinary context, indicating familiarity with equine terminology.
The breeder confirmed that three of our mares are in foal.
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