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Meaning of QUAGGA

Pronunciation:  'kwagu

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  mammal of South Africa that resembled a zebra; extinct since late 19th century
 
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 Synonyms: Equus quagga
 
 See Also: equid, equine, Equus, genus Equus

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Quag"ga\, n. [Hottentot.] (Zo["o]l.)
A South African wild ass ({Equus, or 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.
 

 

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