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Definition of plains zebra
plains zebra
Plural:plains zebras
• noun
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The most common and geographically widespread species of zebra, native to the savannas and grasslands of eastern and southern Africa, characterized by broad black-and-white stripes that typically extend down to the belly.
Example
"During the Great Migration, hundreds of thousands of plains zebras travel alongside wildebeests across the Serengeti in search of fresh grazing land."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Plains zebra. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/plains%20zebra