equine

adjective

ˈē-ˌkwīn How to pronounce equine (audio) ˈe- How to pronounce equine (audio)
Synonyms of equine
: 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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Obesity in the horse is followed by equine metabolic syndrome and laminitis. — Joshua Moen, STAT, 8 June 2026 But there’s another strand in the story that follows here—one that saw a sizeable acreage in Montgomery, Texas grow into an equine homestead. — Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026 The building at 937 Phillips Lane will be home to livestock competitions, equine events, sports tournaments, trade shows and conventions. — Matthew Glowicki, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Feb. 2026 Due to the outbreak, Florida horse owners that participated in equine events in those states are being encouraged to isolate their horses for 21 days. — Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for equine

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of equine was in 1776

Phrases Containing equine

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“Equine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/equine. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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equine

adjective
ˈē-ˌkwīn How to pronounce equine (audio) ˈek-ˌwīn How to pronounce equine (audio)
: of, relating to, or resembling a horse or a closely related animal
equine noun

Medical Definition

equine

noun
ˈē-ˌkwīn How to pronounce equine (audio) ˈek-ˌwīn How to pronounce equine (audio)
: a member of the family Equidae
especially : horse
equine adjective

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