zebra stripes

/ˈziːbrə ˌstraɪps/

noun

  1. The black and white stripes on the body of a zebra.

    A2

    plural noun

    • "A zebra's stripes are unique to each animal."B1
  2. A pattern of alternating dark and light bands that looks like a zebra's coat.

    B1

    plural noun

    • "She wore a scarf with zebra stripes."B1

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