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cebra
cebra
Spanish
Alternative forms
- zebra (obsolete)
Etymology
From Old Spanish ezebra, of uncertain origin. Perhaps from Vulgar Latin *eciferus, from Latin equiferus (“wild horse”), from equus (“horse”) + ferus (“wild”). Compare Portuguese zebra.
Pronunciation
- (z-s distinction) IPA(key): [ˈθeβɾa]
- (seseo merger) IPA(key): [ˈseβɾa]
Noun
cebra f (plural cebras)
- zebra (african animal)