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.
Full Definition of STALLION. : an uncastrated male horse: a male horse kept for breeding; also: a male animal (as a dog or a sheep) kept primarily as a stud.See stallion defined for English-language learners.See stallion defined for kids.ADVERTISEMENT. an uncastrated male horse: a male horse kept for breeding; also: a male animal (as a dog or a sheep) kept primarily as a stud. See stallion defined for English-language learners. See stallion defined for kids. ADVERTISEMENT.