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.
1 A male horse over four years old, which has not been castrated. 2  Stud. 3  A stallion which is being used for breeding or that is available for breeding. 4  One also sees the terms 'stud stallion' and 'stud-stallion'.