equid Meaning & Definition
What Does Equid Mean?
Equid is used as a noun meaning Any animal of the taxonomic family Equidae, including any equine (horse, zebra, ass, mule, etc.). As an adjective, it means Of or relating to the taxonomic family Equidae, including any equine (horse, zebra, ass, mule, etc.).
Equid at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈɛk.wɪd// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | equine |
| Plural | equids |
Equid Definition (Noun)
- Any animal of the taxonomic family Equidae, including any equine (horse, zebra, ass, mule, etc.).
Equid as an Adjective
- Of or relating to the taxonomic family Equidae, including any equine (horse, zebra, ass, mule, etc.).
Synonyms of Equid
Equid synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Equid
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Equid in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
equid (plural equids)
equid (not comparable)
Origin of Equid
An appellativization from Equid(ae) minus -ae (a pattern that recurs with many -idae names),[1] or, by surface analysis, Latin equ(us) (“horse”) + -id.
How to Pronounce Equid
You say equid as //ˈɛk.wɪd//. It has 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Equid
Is equid a noun or an adjective?
Equid is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is another word for equid?
You can replace equid with words such as equine. See the full list of equid synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of equid?
The plural of equid is equids.