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/straɪps/
(stripe)
band or line
Etymology
Etymology Information
'stripe' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'stripe,' where 'strip' meant 'a long, narrow piece.'
Historical Evolution
'stripe' changed from the Middle English word 'stripe' and eventually became the modern English word 'stripe.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a long, narrow piece,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a long, narrow band or strip differing in color or texture from the surface on either side of it.
The zebra has black and white stripes.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45