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Zebras

Verb / ˈzi:brʌz / Another word for zebras — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Zebras are African wild horses with black and white stripes.

Synonyms & similar words

zebra equids stallions mares foals colts fillys geldings equines ponies horses nags steeds chargers roans bays

Example sentences

  1. Zebras are often preyed upon by lions.
  2. The black and white stripes of zebras make it hard for predators to see them in long grass.
  3. Zebras are herbivores and eat grass, leaves, and bark.
  4. There are three species of zebras: plains, mountain, and Grevy's.
  5. The stripes on a zebra are unique to each individual like a human fingerprint.

Quotes

  • 'When you hear hoofbeats, think horses, not zebras.' - Dr. Theodore Woodward
  • 'Life is like a zebra; white stripes, black stripes, and the ass in the middle.' - Unknown
  • 'It is not the stripes that make the zebra, but the zebra that makes the stripes.' - African Proverb

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