stud horse

[/stʌd hɔːrs/]
nounmasculinepl: stud horses
garanhão
1. A male horse kept primarily for breeding purposes
The farm purchased a prize-winning stud horse to improve their breeding program.
A fazenda comprou um garanhão premiado para melhorar seu programa de criação.
2. A stallion of superior quality used in equestrian breeding
The stud horse was known for passing on desirable traits to his offspring.
O garanhão era conhecido por transmitir características desejáveis à sua descendência.
The term is primarily used in equestrian and agricultural contexts, particularly in elite horse breeding circles. In Brazil, stud horses are valued for maintaining and improving horse breeds, especially in regions with strong ranching traditions like Mato Grosso do Sul and Rio Grande do Sul. The quality and pedigree of a stud horse significantly affects its market value.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
stallionbreeding stallionsiremale horse
Antonyms / Antônimos
maregeldingfilly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
garanhão
standard term for breeding male horse
São Paulo
garanhão de raça
emphasizes purebred status
Rio de Janeiro
cavalo reprodutor
more formal/technical term
Portugal
cavalo de reprodução
Portuguese European variant

Related Words

stud farmbreedingpedigreefoalthoroughbredequestrian

Related Idioms & Phrases

pedigree stud horse - garanhão de pedigree comprovado
champion stud horse - garanhão campeão
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