equine

adj

1. Of, relating to, or reminiscent of horses.

   “It should come as no surprise that horses suffer from tendon and ligament injuries. When one considers these vital parts of the equine anatomy and the stresses placed upon them, it’s a tribute to the horse’s physical make-up that there aren’t more injuries.”

   “Four years after the publication of the Modernisation Report, and two years after the very first 'Pilot Scheme' diesels were introduced, BR finally said goodbye to a form of traction even older than the steam locomotive. This was the horse... and the line that used equine power was older than the Liverpool & Manchester [Railway].”

   “The equine escapees caused chaos bolting through the capital, colliding with vehicles and startling pedestrians.”

2. Of or relating to any member or members of the genus Equus, including horses, donkeys, mules, zebras, and others.

noun

1. Any horse or horse-like animal, especially one of the genus Equus.