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hinny

/ˈhɪ.ni/

Meanings
noun
The hybrid offspring of a stallion (male horse) and a she-ass (female donkey).

Examples :

"The farmer pointed to the pasture and said, "That's our hinny, born from our horse and donkey; it's strong but often stubborn." "
animal biology agriculture

Related Words

Illustration offspring

offspring noun

/ˈɒfspɹɪŋ/ /ˈɑfspɹɪŋ/

A person's daughter(s) and/or son(s); a person's children.

"My offspring are all in school now, and I'm very proud of them. "

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endearment noun

/ɪnˈdɪrmənt/ /ɛnˈdɪrmənt/

The act or process of endearing, of causing (something or someone) to be loved or to be the object of affection.

"The father used the endearment "sweetheart" when talking to his young daughter. "

Illustration greeting

greeting verb

/ˈɡɹiːtɪŋ/

To welcome in a friendly manner, either in person or through another means e.g. writing or over the phone/internet

"The teacher greeted her students warmly at the start of class. "

Illustration stubborn

stubborn noun

/ˈstʌbən/ /ˈstʌbɚn/

Stubbornness.

"Her stubbornness prevented her from admitting she was wrong, even when presented with evidence. "

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morning noun

/ˈmɔːnɪŋ/ /ˈmɔɹnɪŋ/

The part of the day from dawn to noon.

"The morning classes at school begin at 8:00 a.m. "

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usually adverb

/ˈjuːʒju(ə)li/ /ˈjuːʒ(ʊə)li/

Most of the time; less than always, but more than occasionally.

"Except for one or two days a year, he usually walks to work."

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pasture noun

/ˈpɑːstjə/ /ˈpæstʃɚ/

Land, specifically, an open field, on which livestock is kept for feeding.

"The cows grazed peacefully in the green pasture. "

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opening verb

/ˈəʊ.pənɪŋ/ /ˈoʊ.pənɪŋ/

To make something accessible or allow for passage by moving from a shut position.

"Turn the doorknob to open the door."

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hearing verb

/ˈhiːɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈhɪəɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈhɪɹ.ɪŋ/

(stative) To perceive sounds through the ear.

"I was deaf, and now I can hear."

Illustration stallion

stallion noun

/ˈstæli.ən/

An adult male horse.

"The rancher proudly showed off his prize-winning stallion. "

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familiar noun

/fəˈmɪl.i.ə/ /fəˈmɪl.i.ɚ/

An attendant spirit, often in animal or demon form.

"The witch’s familiar was a black cat."

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pointed verb

/ˈpɔɪntɪd/

To extend the index finger in the direction of something in order to show where it is or to draw attention to it.

"The teacher pointed to the map to show the students where the capital city was located. "