n.
Pronunciation: ' p ō -n ē
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural ponies
Etymology: probably from obsolete French poulenet, diminutive of French poulain colt, from Old French pulain, perhaps from Medieval Latin pullamen young animal, from Latin pullus ― more at FOAL
Date: 1659
1 a : a small horse especially : one of any of several breeds of very small stocky animals noted for their gentleness and endurance b : a bronco, mustang, or similar horse of the western U.S. c : RACEHORSE ― usually used in plural
2 : something smaller than standard: as a : a small beer glass b : a small liqueur glass typically holding one ounce
3 : a literal translation of a foreign language text especially : one used surreptitiously by students in preparing or reciting lessons