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   donkey

   /ˈdɒŋki/

   noun

   • 1. a domesticated hoofed mammal of the horse family with long ears and a braying call, used as a beast of burden; an ass. Similar assjackassjennymulehinnyburroinformal:mokeneddydated:cuddy
   • 2. a stupid or inept person. informal Similar foolidiothalfwitnincompoopblockheadbuffoonduncedoltignoramuscretinimbeciledullardmoronsimpletonclodinformal:dopeninnychumpdimwitnitwitgoondumbodummydum-dumdumb-bellloonjackassboneheadfatheadnumbskulldunderheadchuckleheadknuckleheadmuttonheadpudding-headthickheadwooden-headairheadpinheadlamebrainpea-brainbirdbrainzombiejerknerddipsticknoodleassnitnumptytwitclotgoatplonkerberkpratpillockwallygitwazzockdivvynerktwerpcharliemugmuppetnyaffballoonsumphgowkgobdawschmuckbozobooblamerturkeyschlepperchowderheaddumbheaddumbassgoofballgoofgoofusgalootdorklummoxklutzputzschlemielsapmeatballginkcluckclunkding-dongdingbatwienerweenydipsimpspudcootpalookapoopsquareheadyo-yodingleberrywing nutdrongodillalecgalahnongboganpoonboofheadmomparavulgar slang:knobheadasshatarchaic:tomfoolnoddyclodpoleloggerheadspoonymooncalf
   • 3. an engine. informal
   • 4. a low stool on which an artist sits astride, especially in an art school.
   • 5. a children's card game involving exchanging cards.

   Word Origin late 18th century (originally pronounced to rhyme with monkey): perhaps from dun1, or from the given name Duncan.

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   What is the difference between a mule and a donkey?

   • The very long ears are dark at the base and tip. Although slower than horses, donkeys are sure-footed and can carry heavy loads over rough terrain. The mule is a hybrid, the offspring of the mating of a male (jackass, or jack) donkey and a female horse.

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   What does donkey mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! DONKEY definition: 1. an animal like a small horse with long ears 2. an animal like a small horse with long ears 3. a…. Learn more.

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   What is a synonym for a donkey?

   • At one time, the synonym ass was the more common term for the donkey. The first recorded use of donkey was in either 1784 or 1785. : 239 While the word ass has cognates in most other Indo-European languages, donkey is an etymologically obscure word for which no credible cognate has been identified.

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   How much does a donkey weigh?

   • donkey, (Equus asinus), domestic ass belonging to the horse family, Equidae, and descended from the African wild ass (Equus africanus). It is known to have been used as a beast of burden since 4000 bce. The average donkey stands 101.6 cm (40 inches) at the shoulder and weighs about 250 kg (551 pounds), but different breeds vary greatly.

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   What are donkeys used for?

   • In developed countries where their use as beasts of burden has disappeared, donkeys are used to sire mules, to guard sheep, for donkey rides for children or tourists, and as pets. Donkeys may be pastured or stabled with horses and ponies, and are thought to have a calming effect on nervous horses.

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   Where did the donkey come from?

   • By the second millennium BC, the donkey was brought to Europe, possibly at the same time as viticulture was introduced, as the donkey is associated with the Syrian god of wine, Dionysus. Greeks spread both of these to many of their colonies, including those in what are now Italy, France and Spain; Romans dispersed them throughout their empire.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDONKEY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a gray or brown animal like a small horse with long ears. (Definition of donkey from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of donkey. donkey. The last few kilometres had to be covered on donkeys, along a path made almost impassable by the winter rain. From the Cambridge English Corpus.

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     a gray or brown animal like a small horse with long ears....

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     DONKEY translate: حِمار. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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     DONKEY translate: осел . Learn more in the Cambridge...

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › DonkeyDonkey - Wikipedia

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   The donkey or ass is a domesticated equine. It derives from the African wild ass, Equus africanus, and may be classified either as a subspecies thereof, Equus africanus asinus, or as a separate species, Equus asinus.

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6. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › donkeyDONKEY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   A donkey is a small animal with long ears, like a horse. Learn how to use the word donkey in sentences, idioms and literature, and see translations in different languages.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › donkeyDONKEY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Donkey is a noun that means the domestic ass, a symbol of the Democratic Party, or a stupid person. Learn more about its origin, synonyms, and related words from Dictionary.com.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › english-word › donkeyDONKEY - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

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   All you need to know about "DONKEY" in one place: definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

9. www.britannica.com › animal › donkeyDonkey | Definition, Characteristics, & Facts | Britannica

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   Sep 20, 2024 · Donkey, domestic ass belonging to the horse family and descended from the African wild ass. Employed as a beast of burden since 4000 BCE, donkeys are sure-footed and capable of carrying heavy loads over rough terrain.

10. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › donkeyDonkey Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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    noun. don· key ˈdäŋ-kē ˈdəŋ- ˈdȯŋ-. plural donkeys. Synonyms of donkey. 1. : the domestic ass (Equus asinus) 2. : a stupid or obstinate person.