filly

/ˈfɪli/

Definitions

1. noun

A female horse, especially one that is less than four years old.

“The stable owner took care of several young fillies at the farm.”

2. noun

A young female human, especially one considered to be attractive or charming.

“The movie star’s fillies were all over the tabloids that week.”

3. noun

A young female child or girl, especially one considered to be delicate or fragile.

“The mother carefully wrapped her little filly in a warm blanket.”

Synonyms

  • fillyfoal
  • mare

Antonyms

  • colt
  • stallion