ZEBRA


Meaning of ZEBRA in English

n.1 any of various African quadrupeds, esp. Equus burchelli, related to the ass and horse, with black and white stripes.

2 (attrib.) with alternate dark and pale stripes.

Phrases and idioms:

zebra crossing Brit. a striped street-crossing where pedestrians have precedence over vehicles.

Derivatives:

zebrine adj.

Etymology: It. or Port. f. Congolese

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.