Pony
/ˈpoʊ.ni/noun
A small horse, especially one of a sturdy breed.
Did you know?The word is first recorded in English in the 17th century, and its older trail likely runs through French pouni/poulenet to Latin pullus, the same root behind words for a young animal.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*pel-
“To nourish, to brood; the source of words for young animals and offspring.”
Latin
Latin
pullus
“A young animal; a chick, cub, or foal.”
Old French
Old French
poulenet
“A little colt or young horse.”
Middle English
English
pony
“A small horse.”
Modern English
English
pony
“A small horse, especially a sturdy breed.”