Definitions

1. noun

A young horse, especially one that has just been weaned.

“The rancher was proud of his new colt, which had just learned to walk.”

2. noun

A young elk, especially one that has just left its mother.

“In the wildlife preserve, we saw a small colt struggling to find its way.”

3. noun

A young animal, especially a mammal, in its early stage of development.

“The zookeeper was caring for a colt that had been separated from its mother.”