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Definition of zonkey

zonkey

/ˈzɑːŋ.ki/
zon · key
Plural:zonkeys
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• noun

1

A hybrid animal that is the offspring of a zebra and a donkey, typically inheriting the overall body shape of a donkey along with distinct striped patterns on its legs or body from its zebra parent.

Example

"The wildlife sanctuary welcomed a newborn zonkey, which quickly drew visitors eager to see its unique striped legs."

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Word Origin & Etymology

A portmanteau of the words 'zebra' and 'donkey', coined in the 20th century to describe the hybrid offspring of the two species.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Zonkey. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/zonkey
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