Grant's zebra

noun

: a zebra that is a variety (Equus burchelli granti) of Burchell's zebra distinguished by complete lack of shadow striping and is widely distributed from Sudan and Ethiopia to Uganda and Kenya compare chapman's zebra

Word History

Etymology

after James A. Grant

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“Grant's zebra.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Grant%27s%20zebra. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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