quagga

Meanings

• noun

  A quagga is an extinct subspecies of plains zebra that was native to South Africa.

  - "The quagga was distinguished by its stripes which were darker at the edges and lighter in the center."
  - "Quaggas were hunted to extinction in the late 19th century."

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Variants

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quagga , quaggas , quagga mussel , quagga mussels

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Etymology

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The name 'quagga' is derived from the Dutch word 'quag,' meaning 'swamp' or 'marsh,' and the Afrikaans suffix '-ga,' meaning 'having the appearance of.'

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Trivia

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1. The quagga was the first extinct animal to be recreated through the process of taxidermy.

2. Quaggas were once thought to be a separate species of zebra, but genetic testing in the late 20th century revealed that they were actually a subspecies of the plains zebra.

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Related Concepts

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1. plains zebra: The quagga was a subspecies of the plains zebra, which is still found in large numbers in Africa.

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Culture

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The quagga was a popular subject in taxidermy and natural history museums during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It was also depicted in various works of art and literature.

How to Memorize "quagga"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the word 'quagga,' imagine a zebra living in a swampy area.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'quagga' with the word 'swamp' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Quagga, swamp-dwelling zebra' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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