donkey
noun/ˈdɑŋki/
Frequency rank: #6,654 most common English word
Meaning
a domesticated animal related to the horse, with long ears, used for carrying loads or pulling carts.
Example sentence
The farmer loaded heavy bags of grain onto his donkey before heading to the market.
Synonyms & related words
- ass
- mule
- burro
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