hinny

noun

hin·ny ˈhi-nē

plural hinnies

: a hybrid between a stallion and a female donkey compare mule

Etymology

Latin hinnus, from Greek innos

First Known Use

1688, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of hinny was in 1688

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“Hinny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hinny. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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hinny

noun

hin·ny ˈhin-ē

plural hinnies

: a hybrid between a male horse and a female donkey

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