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filly

Pronunciation: /ˈfɪli/

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Definition of filly

noun (plural fillies)

  • a young female horse, especially one less than four years old.
  • humorous a lively girl or young woman.

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old Norse fylja, of Germanic origin; related to foal

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