Definition of equine
: of, relating to, or resembling a horse or the horse family
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However, some of them are capable of carrying West Nile virus and Eastern equine encephalitis virus, according to Deutsch.
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Some of these species are capable vectors for West Nile virus, eastern equine encephalitis, and St. Louis encephalitis.
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In addition to the daily goings-on today and Saturday, such as cow milking, wagon rides, ice cream making, sheep herding and equine activities, each day will have a new array of activities.
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This is one of the signature elements of equine therapeutic riding.
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The beer company equine representatives have been visiting the university stalls after an appearance at the Golden State Warriors championship parade.
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With the welfare of the horses uppermost, giant fans were placed in the paddock and huge bins of cold water were available to wash down the equine stars.
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The event also tried to raise funds and support for two equine rescue groups – Galloping Out and Canter Chicago.
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As Carnegie, Stage and many other traditional Jewish delis close in New York City, Mr. Tonelli, a 46-year-old equine veterinarian, is helping Italians acquire the taste for the Ashkenazi artery-clogging fare.
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Origin and Etymology of equine
Latin equinus, from equus horse; akin to Old English eoh horse, Greek hippos, Sanskrit aśva
EQUINE Defined for English Language Learners
equine
playDefinition of equine for English Language Learners
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: of or relating to horses
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: resembling a horse
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