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Definition of burro

burro

/ˈbɜːr.oʊ/
bur · ro
Plural:burros
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• noun

1

North American A small donkey, especially one used as a pack animal in the southwestern United States and parts of Latin America.

Example

"The prospector loaded his heavy mining supplies onto the sturdy burro before ascending the steep canyon trail."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While synonymous with 'donkey', 'burro' is predominantly used in the American Southwest and Mexico, specifically referring to small donkeys used as pack animals or feral populations in those regions.

• Rhymes for burro

• Nearby Words

burrata
burrfish
burrito
burro
burrow
burrower
burrowing asp

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish 'burro' (donkey), which ultimately derives from Late Latin 'burricus', meaning a small or short horse.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Burro. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/burro
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