Definition

A male horse that is kept for breeding purposes.

Example

The farmer decided to keep a studhorse to improve the quality of his herd.

Conversation

Have you seen that new studhorse at the ranch?

Yeah, I heard he's really impressive and has great lineage.

I can't wait to see him in action during the breeding season.

Same here! It's always exciting to watch a good studhorse at work.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Studhorse** → The word is formed from "stud" (from Old English *stōd*, meaning a group of horses) and "horse" (from Old English *hors*, meaning a horse). A studhorse refers to a male horse used for breeding, particularly one that is part of a group of horses kept for that purpose.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'group of horses' ('stud') and a 'horse' itself — a studhorse is specifically a male horse kept for breeding.

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