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"Definition of Colt"

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Definition: An uncastrated male horse, pony, donkey or mule under two years of age.

Pronunciation: k o lt (long o sound--rhymes with bolt)

Also Known As: Incorrectly used as a synonym for foal.

Examples: The colts and fillys played in the paddock while their mothers grazed nearby.

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