equine
adj.adj. relating to or looking like a horse. You use this word in formal or scientific contexts when talking about horses.
adj. relating to, affecting, or resembling a horse or other member of the horse family (Equidae). Typically used in formal, technical, or veterinary contexts.
The vet specializes in equine medicine.
The local sanctuary provides a safe environment for equine therapy programs involving retired racehorses.
The archaeological site yielded several equine skeletons, suggesting that the ancient civilization relied heavily on horses for both agricultural labor and long-distance trade across the plains.
Learned borrowing from Latin equīnus (“of or pertaining to horses”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Primarily used as an attributive adjective before a noun.
Last updated May 9, 2026