"zeedonk" meaning in All languages combined

See zeedonk on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: zeedonks [plural]
Etymology: Blend of zebra + donkey Etymology templates: {{blend|en|zebra|donkey}} Blend of zebra + donkey Head templates: {{en-noun}} zeedonk (plural zeedonks)
  1. A cross between a zebra and a donkey. Wikipedia link: zeedonk Categories (lifeform): Equids Synonyms: zebrass, zedonk

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