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Burchell's zebra

Burchell's zebra noun: equus quagga burchellii, a southern subspecies of the plains zebra.

burchell's zebra: equus quagga burchellii, a southern subspecies of the plains zebra
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Noun

Burchell's zebra (plural Burchell's zebras)

  1. Equus quagga burchellii, a southern subspecies of the plains zebra.

Synonyms of Burchell's zebra

Forms of Burchell's zebra

pluralBurchell's zebras

Origin of Burchell's zebra

Named after the British explorer and naturalist William John Burchell.

Questions about Burchell's zebra

What does Burchell's zebra mean?
Burchell's zebra means equus quagga burchellii, a southern subspecies of the plains zebra.
What part of speech is Burchell's zebra?
Burchell's zebra is a noun.
What is the plural of Burchell's zebra?
The plural of Burchell's zebra is Burchell's zebras.

Words near Burchell's zebra in the dictionary

  1. Burcham
  2. Burchams
  3. Burchard
  4. Burchards
  5. Burchell
  6. Burchell's zebra
  7. Burchell's zebras
  8. Burchells
  9. Burcher
  10. Burchett
  11. Burchette

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