Burro
a small donkey, especially one used as a pack animal in the southwestern U.S.
any donkey.
Historical Examples
The Pony Rider Boys in New Mexico Frank Gee Patchin
Reels and Spindles Evelyn Raymond
The Forbidden Trail Honor Willsie
The Forbidden Trail Honor Willsie
The Light of Western Stars Zane Grey
David Lannarck, Midget George S. Harney
The Heart of the Desert Honor Willsie Morrow
The Aztec Treasure-House Thomas Allibone Janvier
The Boy With the U. S. Survey Francis Rolt-Wheeler
Polly and Eleanor Lillian Elizabeth Roy
noun (pl) -ros
a donkey, esp one used as a pack animal
n.
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