Definition

A hybrid animal that is the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.

Example

The zonkey was a unique sight at the animal sanctuary, with stripes like a zebra and the build of a donkey.

Conversation

Did you know there's an animal called a zonkey?

Really? What is it exactly?

It's a hybrid between a zebra and a donkey!

That's so interesting! I wonder what they look like.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Zonkey is a portmanteau formed from "zebra" (from Latin *equus zebra*, meaning a type of wild horse) and "donkey" (from Old English *doneca*, meaning a domesticated ass). The word "zonkey" refers to a hybrid animal that is the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.

Memory Tip

Think of a zebra and a donkey coming together to create a unique hybrid — that's what a zonkey is!

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