equine

Everyday

1. Equine means to do with horses or like a horse: «equine vet», «equine flu». tree →
2. (rare noun) An equine is a horse or an animal of the horse family, such as a donkey or zebra. tree →

In the lessons

Used in science, farming and vet talk about horses: equine health, equine centres, equine therapy. In biology, the horse family (horses, donkeys, zebras) is called the equines. In descriptions, an «equine face» is long, like a horse's. Phrases: «equine vet», «equine centre», «equine therapy».

Examples

• She wants to be an equine vet when she grows up. tree →
• The riding school is also an equine rescue centre. tree →
• Equine flu stopped the horse races for a week. tree →
• Zebras and donkeys are equine animals. tree →
• The farm offers equine therapy for children. tree →
• The statue had a proud equine head. tree →
• The supernatural steed which Katoma tamed belongs to an equine race which often figures in the Skazkas. tree →

Note

Say it «EK-wine». From Latin equus, horse. Related words: equestrian (to do with horse riding). Compare: canine (dogs), feline (cats), bovine (cows).