"zebraback" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From zebra + back, modelled on horseback. Etymology templates: {{af|en|zebra|back}} zebra + back Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} zebraback (uncountable)
  1. (usually with on) The back of a zebra (for riding upon). Tags: uncountable, usually, with-on
    Sense id: en-zebraback-en-noun-XljrEpig Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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