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Definition of
donkey noun
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
donkey
noun
noun
NAmE
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ˈdɔŋki
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an animal of the horse family, with short legs and long ears. People ride
donkeys
or use them to carry heavy loads.
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donkey
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