Meaning & use

zebra

noun·Everyday

An African wild animal related to the horse, recognized by its distinctive black-and-white striped coat.

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A herd of zebra grazed peacefully near the watering hole at sunset.

The zoo's newest exhibit features a family of zebra imported from Kenya.

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The plural of zebra can be either zebras or the unmarked zebra, especially when referring to a herd collectively.

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