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ass (1)

ass [ ass ] (plural ass·es)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. animal resembling horse with long ears: an animal resembling a small horse with long ears, sometimes used as a beast of burden. The donkey is a domesticated descendant of the wild ass. Genus Equus.

2. offensive term: an offensive term that deliberately insults somebody's intelligence, consideration for others, or general value ( slang insult )

[ Old English assa, via Celtic< Latin asinus]
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