I. ˈēˌkwīn, ˈeˌ- adjective
Etymology: Latin equinus, from equus horse + -inus -ine; akin to Old English eoh horse, Old Saxon ehu skalk horse servant, Old Norse jōr horse, Gothic aihwa tundi thornbush (literally, horse-tooth), Greek hippos horse, Old Irish ech, Sanskrit aśva
1. : resembling a horse
2.
[New Latin Equ us + English -ine ]
a. : of or relating to the Equidae
b. : of or being one of the Equidae
• equine·ly adverb
II. noun
( -s )
: one of the Equidae ; specifically : horse