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Filly

usgb/ˈfɪli/Volume
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Age SpecificPlay
Refers to female horses that are typically under four years old. SlideThe two-year-old filly has just started training.
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Equine TerminologyPlay
Used in horse-related contexts, especially in racing and breeding. SlideThat filly comes from a line of champions.
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Potential for ConfusionPlay
Don't confuse a 'filly' with a 'colt', which is a young male horse. SlideThe farmer separated the colts from the fillies.