quagga Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun mammal of South Africa that resembled a zebra; extinct since late 19th century
    Equus quagga.

WordNet


Quag"ga noun
Etymology
Hottentot.
Definitions
  1. (Zoöl.) A South African wild ass (Equus, ∨ Hippotigris, quagga). The upper parts are reddish brown, becoming paler behind and behind and beneath, with dark stripes on the face, neck, and fore part of the body. now extinct

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