Equinal

/ˈɛkwɪnəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or resembling a horse; of or pertaining to equine characteristics.

Etymology

From Latin 'equinus' (of a horse, from 'equus' meaning horse). The suffix '-al' creates an adjective. Rarely used compared to 'equine,' appearing mainly in older medical or veterinary texts.

Kelly Says

Equinal is the older, more Latin-grounded cousin of 'equine'—you might see it in Victorian veterinary texts when English was stuffier and more directly borrowed Latin forms for technical terms.

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