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Word: Donkey
Speech Type: Noun
late 18th century (originally pronounced to rhyme with monkey): perhaps from dun, or from the given name Duncan
ˈdɒŋki
a domesticated hoofed mammal of the horse family with long ears and a braying call, used as a beast of burden; an ass.
Short Definition:domesticated mammal of horse family
a stupid or inept person.
Short Definition:stupid person
an engine.
Short Definition:engine
a low stool on which an artist sits astride, especially in an art school.
Short Definition:artist's stool
a children's card game involving exchanging cards.
Short Definition:card game
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