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donkey: 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. ..... Click the link for more information. . donkeyor burroDescendant 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. donkey 1. a long-eared domesticated member of the horse family (Equidae), descended from the African wild ass (Equus asinus) 2. Brit slang, derogatory a footballer known for his or her lack of skill donkey chooses cuckoo’s singing over nightingale’s. [Ger. Folk-lore and Poetry: Brentano and Arnim, Des Knaben Wunderhorn; NCE, 363] See : Stupidity How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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A Man and his son were once going with their Donkey to market. They said good-bye to the Wise Donkey and the Foolish Owl and at once resumed their journey. There was a muleteer to every donkey and a dozen volunteers beside, and they banged the donkeys with their goad sticks, and pricked them with their spikes, and shouted something that sounded like "Sekki- yah |
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