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  • proper noun A taxonomic genus within the family Equidaehorses, zebras, donkeys, and onagers.

Etymologies

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From Latin equus ("horse").

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Examples

  • And dude: the part he has in Equus is a BITCH, but fantastic when done well.

    EXTRALIFE – By Scott Johnson - Star Trek star George Takei comes out 2005

  • And when she recently took a peek at a naked Harry Potter in "Equus," she got a taste of what doing more adult roles could mean for former child actors such as herself.

    Disney Star Christy Carlson Romano Gets Violent, Considers Nudity » MTV Movies Blog 2008

  • The restaurant Equus is considered to be one of the best in the area and the common spaces like the Tapestry Room with its elaborate designed ceiling and the historic Louis XIV Oak Room, transported from France a century ago, are magnificent.

    Celebrate The Season In Sleepy Hollow NY Huffington Post 2010

  • The restaurant Equus is considered to be one of the best in the area and the common spaces like the Tapestry Room with its elaborate designed ceiling and the historic Louis XIV Oak Room, transported from France a century ago, are magnificent.

    Celebrate The Season In Sleepy Hollow NY Huffington Post 2010

  • I saw him in Equus too, and just kept thinking how disturbed those girls were going to be when it was over!

    First Look: Inside (a shirtless) Daniel Radcliffe's bathroom | EW.com 2009

  • The restaurant Equus is considered to be one of the best in the area and the common spaces like the Tapestry Room with its elaborate designed ceiling and the historic Louis XIV Oak Room, transported from France a century ago, are magnificent.

    Celebrate The Season In Sleepy Hollow NY The Huffington Post News Team 2010

  • The 20-year-old actor appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman last night, where he chatted about his Broadway debut in Equus, living on his on for the first time, and the sixth Harry Potter film, Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince, in theaters July 15.

    Daniel Radcliffe Dating Laura O’Toole 2009

  • I wasn't a fan of Radcliffe before but after seeing him in Equus 2 weeks ago I'm very impressed with his acting, I hope he wins a Tony because he truly gives a brilliant performance.

    Daniel Radcliffe Livens Up ‘Inside The Actors Studio’ » MTV Movies Blog 2008

  • I paid 60 pounds for a crappy seat to see Daniel Radcliffe's small penis .... erm ... performance in Equus the night I arrived.

    Get on board Matthew Guerrieri 2007

  • WSJ's theater critic Terry Teachout says the new Broadway revival of "Equus" -- starring Daniel Radcliffe, of Harry Potter fame -- is an impressive production and a "near ideal" revival of the play.

    A Child Star Earns His Spurs 2008

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