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hinny.

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

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈhɪ.ni/
  1. The hybrid offspring of a stallion (male horse) and a she-ass (female donkey).

Where this word comes from

From Latin hinnus, from Ancient Greek ἴννος (ínnos), γίννος (gínnos). Possibly cognate with hinnire (“to whinny”).

verb/ˈhɪ.ni/
  1. To whinny

Where this word comes from

Alteration of whinny, which is onomatopoeic.

noun/ˈhɪ.ni/
  1. A term of endearment usually for women.

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Where this word comes from

From standard English honey.

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