Zebra

/ˈziːbɹə/

The meaning and definition of Zebra, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun

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

Synonyms fascinoma

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