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hinny

noun hin·ny \ˈhi-nē\
plural hinnies

Definition of HINNY

:  a hybrid between a stallion and a female donkey — compare mule
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Origin of HINNY

Latin hinnus, from Greek innos
First Known Use: 1688

Rhymes with HINNY

cine, finny, ginny, guinea, Guinea, mini, ninny, pinny, shinny, skinny, spinney, squinny, tinny, whinny, Winnie

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  1. hinny
  2. hinney
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