Zebra

/ˈziːbrə/ noun

Definition

A zebra is a wild African animal related to the horse, with a coat of black-and-white stripes. Zebras live in groups and eat grass.

Etymology

“Zebra” likely comes from Portuguese “zebra” or “zevra,” originally used for a kind of wild ass. The word’s exact earlier origin is uncertain, but it entered European languages through explorers in Africa.

Kelly Says

Each zebra’s stripes are as unique as a fingerprint, helping them recognize one another. The stripes may also confuse predators by breaking up the animals’ outlines when they stand together.

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