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Definition
Quagga, an extinct subspecies of plains zebra (Equus quagga).
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the extinct subspecies of the plains zebra that once lived in South Africa. It is rarely used in casual conversation unless discussing natural history or biology. Because it is a technical term for an extinct animal, it is almost exclusively found in educational or scientific contexts.
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The quagga has been extinct for a long time.
Do you know the difference between a quagga and a common zebra?
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Common phrases
quagga extinction
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