Jenny (donkey)

Jenny (donkey)

A jenny is the term used to describe a female ass or donkey. Occasionally, a female mule may be referred to as a jenny, but more often, the term "mare" or "mule mare" is used. One archaic term for a jenny was "she-ass."

ee also

*Donkey
*Mule
*Hinny
*Mare


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