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Quagga - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

The quagga was a subspecies of zebra native to South Africa, distinguished by its limited stripes on the front half of its body. It went extinct in the late 19th century.

quagga

/ˈkwɑɡə/ /ˈkwæɡə/

Definition:

An extinct subspecies of zebra native to South Africa, characterized by limited stripes.

Synonyms:

zebra, equine, wild horse

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

domestic horse, modern zebra

Common Collocations:

quagga extinction, quagga fossils, quagga habitat

Derivatives:

quaggas (plural), quagga-like

Usage Tips:

Use "quagga" to refer specifically to the extinct striped equine, not modern zebras.

Common Phrases:

as rare as a quagga, quagga’s legacy, hunting the quagga

Etymology:

Derived from Khoikhoi language, imitating the animal’s distinctive call.

Examples:

  • 1. The quagga once roamed South Africa’s grasslands.
  • 2. Scientists are studying quagga DNA for revival efforts.
  • 3. The quagga had stripes only on its front half.
  • 4. Museums display quagga skeletons and preserved skins.

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