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

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

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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.

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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.

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

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The city has records of the weight of each horse, mule and carriage, and it allows ample additional weight for passengers.

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