zebra

Definitions of zebra
  1. noun
    any of several fleet black-and-white striped African equines
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    type of:
    equidi, equini, equino
    hoofed mammals having slender legs and a flat coat with a narrow mane along the back of the neck
  2. noun
    street crossing where pedestrians have right of way; often marked in some way (especially with diagonal stripes)
    synonyms: striscia
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    type of:
    attraversamento
    a path (often marked) where something (as a street or railroad) can be crossed to get from one side to the other
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