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Definition of zebu

zebu

/ˈziː.buː/
ze · bu
Plural:zebus
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zebu Lexical Profile

zebu Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A subspecies of domestic cattle originating in South Asia, characterized by a prominent fatty hump on the shoulders, a large dewlap, and a high tolerance to intense heat and tropical diseases.

Example

"Agricultural communities in tropical climates often prefer breeding the zebu due to its remarkable resistance to high temperatures and local parasites."

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• Nearby Words

zebra-tailed lizard
zebrafish
zebrina
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zeist
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Word Origin & Etymology

Late 18th century: from French 'zébu', which is of uncertain origin, but possibly derived from Tibetan 'zeu', referring to the animal's prominent hump.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Zebu. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/zebu
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