Hinny (Noun)
Meaning
Hybrid offspring of a male horse and a female donkey or ass; usually sterile; "a hinny has a gentler disposition than a mule".
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The hinny, being the offspring of a male horse and a female donkey, often inherits the gentle nature of its mother.
- In comparison to a mule, a hinny is generally easier to handle due to its more even temperament.
- Hinny, being less common than a mule, are often sought after for specific breeding programs.
- A hinny has a gentler disposition than a mule, and owners appreciate this characteristic when choosing a hybrid animal.
- The hinny produced by crossing a horse stallion with a female donkey is almost always sterile and will not produce any offspring.