donkey

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): 'dɒŋki
• SAMPA: /'dQNkI/

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Noun

Singular donkey

Plural donkeys

A donkey

1. (countable) An animal that is like a small horse with long ears. Donkeys are often used to carry things for people.
   • Synonym: ass

   He loaded the wood on the donkey to bring back to the house.

Related words

• mule