Jennet

Alternative forms

• genet
• ginnet
• gennet

Origin

From French genet, from Middle French genest ("small Spanish horse"), from Old Spanish (cavallo) ginete ("small fast horse", also "light horseman") (Spanish jinete), from Hispano-Arab zanáti, the Zenati or Zenata Berbers, known as excellent horse breeders.

Full definition of jennet

Noun

1. A female ass or donkey; a jenny.
2. A small Spanish horse.

Derived terms

• act the jennet