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: of, relating to, or resembling a horse or the horse family
equine
noun
equinely
adverb
Examples of equine in a Sentence
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Grab artisan pizza and chocolate chip-and-Virginia peanut cookies at Knead Wine before exploring the National Sporting Library & Museum's collection of equine paintings and sculptures.
—Madeline Weinfield, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2024
Aldo leaned into the equine concept, and under his direction, top-stitching reminiscent of that on saddles adorned handbags; and green and red stripes seen on girth straps became a signature Gucci element, as did the Gucci horsebit.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2024
The hope is that in establishing this program, SCC will be able to provide future offerings in veterinary science, including a possible focus on equine studies.
—Jenelyn Russo, Orange County Register, 30 July 2024
Dubbed the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth, the 10-day Western extravaganza combines the equine action of Cheyenne Frontier Days with the festive foods of the Minnesota State Fair with the twangy tunes of CMA Fest.
—Kate Nelson, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2024
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Word History
Etymology
Latin equinus, from equus horse; akin to Old English eoh horse, Greek hippos, Sanskrit aśva
First Known Use
1776, in the meaning defined above
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“Equine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/equine. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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