1
a
: a female donkey
b
: hinny
2
: a small Spanish horse
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Because donkeys breed slowly—a jennet typically produces a foal only every other year—the drain is rapidly depleting Africa’s herd.
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Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 21 Apr. 2024
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Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 21 Apr. 2024
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“Jennet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jennet. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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jennet
noun
jen·net
ˈjen-ət 
: a small Spanish horse
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