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.
stallion definition: The definition of a stallion is a male horse that has not been castrated, or is slang for a powerful and virile man who has a lot of lovers. (noun) An example of a stallion is a male stud horse used for breeding....