Filly
Filly noun - A female person who has not yet reached adulthood.
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Synonyms for Filly
Mare is a synonym for filly in equine species topic. In some cases you can use "Mare" instead a noun "Filly". popular alternative
Mare
Mare noun - Female equine animal.
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Synonyms for Mare
Filly is a synonym for mare in equine species topic. You can use "Filly" instead a noun "Mare". popular alternative
Nearby Word: maria
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Not only is she the defending champion of that race — she is also the first filly or mare to win it. Ever.
Source: Cool Horse -
In North America, a female horse under 5 years of age is a filly; an older female is a mare.
Source: Useful Notes / Horse Racing - Tangled Up In Blues: Every single mare that Blues the pony meets is described as "the most beautiful filly I've ever seen".
Source: Running Gag / Fan Works
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