yearling

noun

1. an animal in its second year.
2. a horse one year old, dating from January 1 of the year after the year of foaling.

adjective

3. being a year old.
4. of a year’s duration or standing: a yearling bride.

noun

1. the young of any of various animals, including the antelope and buffalo, between one and two years of age
2. a thoroughbred racehorse counted for racing purposes as being one year old until the second Jan 1 following its birth
3. 1. a bond that is intended to mature after one year
   2. (as modifier)yearling bonds

adjective

4. being a year old

n.mid-15c., from year + -ling.