whicker
/ˈwɪkər/
verb
- To make a soft, high-pitched neighing sound, as a horse does.
- She heard a gentle whicker from the pony as she offered it an apple.
- In the stable, the foal whickered to its mother.
- The horse whickered softly when it saw its owner approaching.
noun
- A soft, high-pitched neighing sound made by a horse.
- A quiet whicker came from the dark stall.
- The horse's whicker was barely audible over the wind.
- He recognized the friendly whicker of his favorite mare.