noun
- The offspring of a male horse and a female donkey.
Usage: Also called a hinny.; Compare with mule, which is the offspring of a male donkey and a female horse.; Regional or less common than mule in standard usage.
Examples
- A hinnie is a hybrid animal that combines traits from both horses and donkeys.
- The farmer's hinnie was smaller than a horse but larger than a donkey.
- Unlike mules, hinnies are relatively rare on farms.