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jennet

Jennet (noun) means a female ass or donkey; a jenny.

noun
1
A female ass or donkey; a jenny.
2
A small Spanish horse.
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Etymology

From Late Middle English genet, from Old French genet, from Old Catalan genet or Old Spanish ginete (“small fast horse; light horseman”), from Andalusian Arabic زَنَاتِي (zanātī), the Zenati or Zenata Berbers, known as excellent horse breeders. Doublet of Zenati.

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What is the meaning of jennet?

"jennet" (noun) means a female ass or donkey; a jenny.

What are the different meanings of jennet?

"jennet" has 2 main meanings: 1. A female ass or donkey; a jenny; 2. A small Spanish horse.

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