A putto is often called a cherub (plural cherubs) although unlike the Biblical cherub (plural cherubim) in form and symbolism: cherubim have four faces of different species and several pairs of wings, and are sacred, whereas putti are secular and represent a non-religious passion.
(The term stallion for an uncastrated male horse dates from this time; stallion = stalled one.) Stallion is also used to refer to males of other equids, including zebras and donkeys.
There are a number of different terms for a male horse, depending on its age and whether it has been castrated: 1  Stallion. 2  Stud. 3  Gelding. 4  Colt. 5  Ridgling (or rig). 6  Yearling-Used for a horse (female or male) which is between one year old and two years old. 7  Foal-A horse (female or male) which is less than a year old.