Borrowed from Spanish burro, earlier connected with borrico and Late Latin burricus, a word for a small horse or donkey.
Borrowed from Spanish burro, earlier connected with borrico and Late Latin burricus, a word for a small horse or donkey.
What does burro mean?
Burro means a small donkey, especially one used as a pack animal or one living feral in the western United States and northern Mexico.
Is a burro the same as a donkey?
Yes. A burro is a donkey, but the word often suggests a small, pack-carrying, or feral donkey.
Is a burro the same as a mule?
No. A burro is a donkey, while a mule is a hybrid of a donkey and a horse.
Where is burro most common in English?
It is especially common in North American contexts involving the American Southwest, pack trails, mines, deserts, and wild herds.
What is the plural of burro?
The regular plural is burros.
Can burro refer to any donkey?
It can, but it usually carries a more specific flavor than donkey, pointing to a small pack animal or a feral western herd animal.
Where does burro come from?
English borrowed burro from Spanish, where it means donkey.