adj
equine
EHK-wyn
adj
1
Relating to or resembling horses.
"The vet specializes in equine medicine."
noun
1
A horse or a horse-like animal.
"The farm is home to several equines, including donkeys and a pony."
How to Use Equine
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo do with horses, or, as a noun, a horse (or close relative like a donkey or mule).
Common pairings
equine vet
equine therapy
equine species
Word Forms
more equine comparative, equines plural, most equine superlative
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Etymology
From Latin equinus, "of horses," from equus ("horse").