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.
Jack: This term refers to a donkey stallion. Gelding: This is the term used for a gelded donkey stallion. Mule and Hinny: These terms are used to describe hybrid animals, each having a donkey parent and a horse parent. In 99.9% of cases, mules and hinnies are sterile.When a donkey stallion is bred with a horse mare, the offspring is called a mule.When a horse stallion is bred with a donkey jennet, the offspring is called a hinny. In groups, we refer to a barren of mules. Molly: This term is used for a female mule.John: This term is used for a male mule.hen a horse stallion is bred with a donkey jennet, the offspring is called a hinny. In groups, we refer to a barren of mules. Molly: This term is used for a female mule. John: This term is used for a male mule.