NYT Dictionary

EQUINE

/ˈɛkˌwaɪn/
AdjectiveNounE-quinee-quine · 2 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Of, relating to, or reminiscent of horses.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Learned borrowing from Latin equīnus (“of or pertaining to horses”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

hippo-horseyhorsyhorselyhorsenequidasininebovinechargercolt

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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