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stallion

stal·lion [ stállyən ] (plural stal·lions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. uncastrated male horse: an uncastrated adult male horse, especially one kept for breeding.
See also  gelding


2. man with supposed sexual prowess: a man who is regarded as having great sexual prowess ( informal )

[14th century. < Anglo-Norman estaloun]
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