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zebra

/ˈziːbɹə/

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Any of three species of genus Equus: E. grevyi, E. quagga, or E. zebra, all with black and white stripes and native to Africa.

Examples :

"While visiting the zoo, my daughter was most excited to see the zebra grazing peacefully in its enclosure. "

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Examples :

"The zebra, the new referee for the school's basketball league, blew his whistle to start the game. "

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An unlikely diagnosis, especially for symptoms probably caused by a common ailment. (Originates in the advice often given to medical students: "when you hear hoofbeats, think of horses, not zebras".)

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"The doctor suspected a rare form of anemia, a zebra diagnosis for the student's persistent fatigue. "

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A biracial person, specifically one born to a member of the Sub-Saharan African race and a Caucasian.

Examples :

"The new student, a zebra, introduced herself to the class. "

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A fish, the zebra cichlid.

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"My friend's aquarium has a beautiful zebra. "

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Any of various papilionid butterflies of the subgenus Paranticopsis of the genus Graphium, having black and white markings.

Examples :

"The butterfly exhibit at the school featured a beautiful zebra butterfly. "

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