Foaled

/ˈfoʊld/ verb

Definition

Past tense of 'foal'; gave birth to a young horse or similar animal.

Etymology

From Old English 'fola,' meaning a young horse. 'Foal' as a verb meaning to give birth has been used since medieval times in horse breeding.

Kelly Says

Horses are foaled after 11 months of pregnancy, and foals can stand up and nurse within hours—this quick readiness helped their wild ancestors escape predators in open grasslands!

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