Shrek's companion in "Shrek"

I believe the answer is:

donkey

(Other definitions for donkey that I've seen before include "Domesticated ass" , "Domestic animal" , "'Little --', Christmas song" , "Braying quadruped" , "Domestic beast of burden" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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