zebra-like markings

/ˈziːbrə laɪk ˈmɑːrkɪŋz/

noun phrase

  1. a pattern of dark stripes on a lighter background that looks like the natural coat of a zebra

    B2

    plural noun phrase

    • "The butterfly has zebra-like markings on its wings."B1
    • "The fish's zebra-like markings help it blend in among the rocks."B1
    • "The new camouflage features zebra-like markings designed to confuse the eye."C1
    • "Researchers identified the species by its distinctive zebra-like markings."B2

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