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equine

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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

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In 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").

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