plural also zebra: any of several swift African mammals (Equus grevyi, E. quagga synonym E. burchelli, and E. zebra) related to the horse but distinctively and conspicuously patterned in stripes of black or dark brown and white or buff
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[from the shirts patterned in black-and-white stripes worn by football referees]: refereesense 2
Recent Examples on the WebWith geometric wallpaper, a zebra-print nightstand, a Greek key pillow, and a Shibori quilt, every inch of this space is interesting on its own but creates a stunning effect when put together. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2022 Ratajkowski styled the black-and-white minidress, which featured a plunging V-neckline, with a black velvet coat and zebra-print knee-high boots. Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 9 Sep. 2022 Wearing a zebra-print bodysuit with a matching flowing cape, Lopez, 53, beamed as the crowd chanted her name. Shafiq Najib, PEOPLE.com, 31 July 2022 The swimsuit was a white halter-top piece with an orange zebra-print design. Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 Aug. 2022 On stage, Balvin rocked an all-zebra-print pants and a coat that matched his animal print hairdo, and Castro rocked black wide-leg slacks and a fuzzy red sweater. Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2022 For his first American Music Awards, Lil Nas X chose a head-turning look from Christopher John Rogers: a neon green tuxedo with a matching zebra-print turtleneck and gloves. Hannah Kerns, Peoplemag, 26 Aug. 2022 Wearing a a custom Roberto Cavalli zebra-print bodysuit with a matching flowing cape, Lopez beamed as the crowd chanted her name. Amethyst Tate, Peoplemag, 8 Aug. 2022 Quaggas quite literally looked like a mashup between two animals—a zebra in the front thanks to set of characteristic stripes, and a horse in the rear. Daisy Hernandez, Popular Mechanics, 21 Apr. 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
Portuguese zebra, zebro wild ass, perhaps from Latin equiferus, kind of wild horse, from equus horse + ferus wild — more at equine, fierce