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burro

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burro: see ass ass, hoofed, herbivorous mammal of the genus Equus, closely related to the horse. It is distinguished from the horse by its small size, large head, long ears, and small hooves. There are two living species: Equus hemonius, the Asian ass, and E.
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donkey

 or burro

Descendant of the African wild ass that has been used as a beast of burden since 4000 BC. The average donkey stands about 40 in. (100 cm) high at the shoulder, but breeds range from 24 to 66 in. (61–168 cm). Coats range from white to gray or black, usually with a dark stripe from mane to tail and a crosswise stripe on the shoulders. The mane is short and upright, and the tail has long hairs only at the end. The very long ears are dark at the base and tip. Donkeys are surefooted and can carry heavy loads over rough terrain. See also mule.

burro [′bu̇r·ō]
(vertebrate zoology)
A small donkey used as a pack animal.
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I've got to where I savvy the burro, an' you bet I can plow against most of 'm right now.
The Valley of the Moon by London, Jack View in context
We'll take a burro, or a pack-train of burros,' was my suggestion.
The Red One by London, Jack View in context
On March 3, 1866, Powell and I packed his provisions on two of our burros, and bidding me good-bye he mounted his horse, and started down the mountainside toward the valley, across which led the first stage of his journey.
A Princess of Mars by Burroughs, Edgar Rice View in context
 
 
 
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