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/ʃəval/

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Translation

horse

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Word origin

From Latin caballus ('workhorse, nag'), which in popular speech replaced the classical equus. The same root gives English chivalry, cavalier and cavalry.

Origin
Latin
Root
caballus
English cognates
chivalry, cavalier, cavalry

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralchevauxirregular

Examples

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She has been horse riding since childhood.

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The horse runs fast in the green field.

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He bought a horse for his birthday.

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He goes horse riding every Sunday morning at the club.

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The little white horse walked slowly across the village square.

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My daughter dreams of having a horse of her own one day.

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This word is taught in chapter 9, lesson 10: cheval, armée, baiser and 6 more words.