NYT Dictionary

HINNY

/ˈhɪ.ni/
NounVerbHIN-nyhin-ny · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

The hybrid offspring of a stallion (male horse) and a she-ass (female donkey).

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Latin hinnus, from Ancient Greek ἴννος (ínnos), γίννος (gínnos). Possibly cognate with hinnire (“to whinny”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

fummelcrossbreedeurasianhybridladinomestizomongrelmulattomuleoctoroon

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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