horse mule

[ hawrs myool ]

noun

1. a male mule, especially one not gelded.

Word History and Origins

Origin of horse mule¹

First recorded in 1845–50

Example Sentences

As this horse approached, and as I watched for it to appear through the dusk, I remembered certain of Bessie’s tales, wherein figured a North-of-England spirit called a “Gytrash,” which, in the form of horse, mule, or large dog, haunted solitary ways, and sometimes came upon belated travellers, as this horse was now coming upon me.

From Literature

What we did, and it was my idea, we dipped every horse, mule, and cow tail in that yellow paint.

From Literature

The 2-acre rule also allows for up to 10 turkeys and geese; one horse, mule, donkey or cow; and two goats, sheep, hogs and other similar animals.

From Washington Times

Hamad said he’ll try to graduate this year, even though he lost two semesters in school, and was most passionate about tending to his horse, mule and two dozen chickens.

From Seattle Times

So far horse, mule, and llama packers are tolerable, but I could see that changing if more NYT readers start doing it.

From New York Times