jennet

noun

jen·​net ˈhe-nā  ˈje-nət 

1

a

: a female donkey

b

: hinny

2

: a small Spanish horse

Examples of jennet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Because donkeys breed slowly—a jennet typically produces a foal only every other year—the drain is rapidly depleting Africa’s herd. —Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 21 Apr. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English genett, from Anglo-French genet, from Catalan, Zenete (member of a Berber people), horse

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Kids Definition

jennet

noun

jen·​net ˈjen-ət 

: a small Spanish horse