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Definition of Colt

By Katherine Blocksdorf, About.com

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 colt and filly played in the paddock while their mothers grazed nearby.

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