Meaning
equine, horse
- relating to or characteristic of horses
- derived from horses (meat, leather)
In a sentence
La carne equina è molto consumata in alcune regioni italiane.
Horse meat is widely eaten in some Italian regions.
La clinica veterinaria è specializzata nella cura delle patologie equine.
The veterinary clinic specializes in treating equine illnesses.
Hanno aperto un nuovo centro per l'allevamento equino in collina.
They opened a new horse breeding centre in the hills.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| equino | masculine · singular |
| equina | feminine · singular |
| equini | masculine · plural |
| equine | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Technical and formal; 'del cavallo' is used in everyday conversation, except for 'carne equina'.
- In Italy, horse meat ('carne equina') is traditionally consumed in several regions.