Equine
Equine noun - A large hoofed domestic animal that is used for carrying or drawing loads and for riding.
Usage example: one of the more esteemed equines of modern times was the racehorse Seabiscuit
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Steed
Steed noun - A large hoofed domestic animal that is used for carrying or drawing loads and for riding.
Usage example: the knight mounted his trusty steed
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- In Blackstar, the title character's steed, Warlock, is a clear hybrid of equine (general body plan, posture, forward-bending front knees, "mane") and draconic (green skin, batlike wings, sharp teeth, fire-breathing) traits.
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