zebra
|ze/bra|
A2
🇺🇸
/ˈziːbrə/
🇬🇧
/ˈzɛbrə/
striped equine
Etymology
Etymology Information
'zebra' originates from Portuguese, specifically the word 'zebra,' where 'zebra' meant 'wild ass.'
Historical Evolution
'zebra' changed from the Portuguese word 'zebra' and eventually became the modern English word 'zebra'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'wild ass,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'striped African equine.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a wild animal from Africa that looks like a horse with black and white stripes.
The zebra grazed peacefully on the savannah.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39