equid

[ ek-wid ]

noun

1. equine:

   We are concerned with the question of why so many wild equids are threatened with extinction.

equid

/ ĕk′wĭd,ē′kwĭd /

1. Any of various hoofed mammals of the family Equidae, which includes horses, donkeys, and zebras. Equids have muscular bodies with long, slender legs adapted for running and a single hoofed digit at the end of each limb.

Word History and Origins

Origin of equid¹

First recorded in 1885–90; from New Latin Equidae, family name; equivalent to Latin equ(us) “horse” + -idae ( def )

Example Sentences

New research shows this equid ingenuity has far reaching benefits for the ecosystem.

From Science News

Water availability was highly variable among sites, but equid wells generally increased accessible water, especially as temperatures rose.

From Science News

In areas where dams reduce flooding, equid wells could be fulfilling an important ecosystem service for these iconic tree species, the researchers say.

From Science News

Equid, the horse family, a division of the odd-toed (perissodactyle) Ungulates or hoofed mammals.

From Project Gutenberg

This most useful quadruped belongs to the family Equid, distinguished by a single digit and hoof on each foot.

From Project Gutenberg