1. n. (pl. -ies) the offspring of a female donkey and a male horse.
Etymology: L hinnus f. Gk hinnos 2. n. (also hinnie) (pl. -ies) Sc. & N.Engl. (esp. as a form of address) darling, sweetheart.
Phrases and idioms:
singing hinny a currant cake baked on a griddle.
Etymology: var. of HONEY