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Mule

/mjˈul/
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(noun) The generally sterile male or female hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse.

The harassed mule got his back up and began kicking up dust.
If you mate a horse with an ass you will get a mule.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The sturdy ____ carried the heavy pack of supplies up the narrow winding mountain path that was too difficult for a horse to navigate safely.

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