Equus
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- proper noun
- /ˈɛkwəs/
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Equus
- The genus Equus includes various species such as horses, zebras, and donkeys, showcasing their diversity within this genus.
- the Equus horse
Examples
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And this is an ultra rare first generation Equus that was never sold outside Asia.
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After receiving worldwide attention for his photographs of dogs and horses in projects titled Dogs, Gods, and Equus, London-based photographer Tim Flach turned his attention to more exotic creatures.
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The horses include both Equus, the modern one-toed genus, and the primitive three-toed Hipparion.
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Plains zebras (Equus burchelli) search for water along the dried-up Boteti River during the dry season.
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The scientific study of Equus reveals important insights into the evolution of modern horses and their relatives.
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Researchers often analyze the genetic makeup of Equus to understand the relationships between different equine species.
Synonyms
A group of animals that includes horses, zebras, and donkeys
Compounds
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A type of European wild horse that no longer exists since the early 1900s
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A rare wild horse from central Asia with a stocky body and a short upright mane that is now endangered
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A rare endangered wild horse from Central Asia that looks like a donkey
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A large zebra from East Africa with narrow, close stripes and a white belly
Surface Forms
Etymology
Equus is the Latin word for 'horse' and is used as the scientific name for the group of animals that includes horses, zebras, and donkeys. A helpful way to remember it is that it is the same root as the everyday words equine and equestrian, which mean 'relating to horses', so Equus names the 'horse' group.