adj
equine
EHK-wyn
Equine (adj) means relating to or resembling horses. Example: “The vet specializes in equine medicine.”
adj
1
Relating to or resembling horses.
"The vet specializes in equine medicine."
"The equine escapees caused chaos bolting through the capital, colliding with vehicles and startling pedestrians."
— Michael Hogan, Did five frightened horses bolting through London really mean the end was neigh? (2024)
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
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Word forms
- Plural
- equines
- Comparative
- more equine
- Superlative
- most equine
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Etymology
From Latin equinus, "of horses," from equus ("horse").
Synonyms
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Rhymes for equine
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What does “equine” mean?
The word “equine” means relating to or resembling horses. In plain terms, to do with horses, or, as a noun, a horse (or close relative like a donkey or mule).
How do you pronounce “equine”?
“Equine” is pronounced EHK-wyn (/ˈɛkˌwaɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “equine” in a sentence?
Here is “equine” used in a sentence: “The vet specializes in equine medicine.”
What is another word for “equine”?
Words with a similar meaning to “equine” include hippo-, horsey, horsy, horsely and horsen.
What part of speech is “equine”?
Depending on how it is used, “equine” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “equine” come from?
The word “equine” comes from Latin. From Latin equinus, "of horses," from equus ("horse").
How many meanings does “equine” have?
“Equine” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to or resembling horses.
