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zebra

[/ˈzɛbrə/ or /ˈziːbrə/]
nounfemininepl: zebras
zebra
1. A wild African mammal of the horse family, having a distinctive coat of black and white stripes
The zebra herd migrated across the savanna.
O rebanho de zebras migrou através da savana.
2. A pedestrian crossing marked with white stripes (British English)
Use the zebra crossing to safely cross the street.
Use a faixa de pedestres para atravessar a rua com segurança.
Synonyms
equinestriped horse

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
zebra
Same term used for the animal; 'faixa de pedestres' is used instead for pedestrian crossing
Portugal
zebra
Used for the animal; 'passagem de peões' or 'faixa de peões' for pedestrian crossing

Related Idioms & Phrases

zebra crossing - pedestrian crossing with stripes
a zebra cannot change its stripes - one cannot change their fundamental nature
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