"Z car" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: En-au-z car.ogg Forms: Z cars [plural]
Etymology: The cars' number plates began with the letter Z. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Z car (plural Z cars)
  1. (slang, Australia) An official government car, especially a Comcar. Tags: Australia, slang Related terms: Z-car
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