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English word origin

Etymology of hinny

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

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Source etymology 1

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noun

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

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

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Source etymology 2

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verb

To whinny

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Alteration of whinny, which is onomatopoeic.

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Source etymology 3

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noun

A term of endearment usually for women.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From standard English honey.

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