hippotigrine

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Etymology[edit]

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

Adjective[edit]

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

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