different between hippotigrine vs zebrine

hippotigrine

English

Etymology

From the Ancient Greek ????? (híppos, horse) + ?????? (tígris, tiger), describing a 'tiger-like striped' equine, +? -ine.

Adjective

hippotigrine (comparative more hippotigrine, superlative most hippotigrine)

  1. Of or pertaining to (a) zebra(s).
    Hippotigrine black and white stripe patterns are fairly popular on cushions and furniture

Synonyms

  • zebrine

Translations

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zebrine

English

Etymology

From zebra +? -ine.

Adjective

zebrine (comparative more zebrine, superlative most zebrine)

  1. Of, like or pertaining to a zebra.

Synonyms

  • hippotigrine
  • zebroid

Noun

zebrine (plural zebrines)

  1. A zebra or similar (notably equine) animal.

Synonyms

  • zebroid

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