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Pronunciation: [kwˈaɡə] (IPA)

The word "quagga" refers to an extinct subspecies of zebra. It was last seen in the wild in the late 19th century and was declared extinct in 1883. There are no known synonyms for the word "quagga" as it is a specific term. However, some people might use the term "plains zebra" interchangeably with quagga. Though, this is not technically accurate as the two subspecies have distinct physical differences including the pattern and number of stripes. Other synonyms for the word "quagga" might include "zebra subspecies" or "equid subspecies," but these terms do not capture the unique nature of the quagga.
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Usage examples for Quagga

Blue wildebeeste and quagga were so plentiful that we seldom wasted ammunition on them.
"Reminiscences of a South African Pioneer"
W. C. Scully
Just beyond the outskirts of the town were herds of wildebeeste, blesbuck, and quagga grazing quietly about, like so many herds of cattle.
"Reminiscences of a South African Pioneer"
W. C. Scully
I remember a locality called "Leeuw Dooms" where blesbuck, wildebeeste, and quagga were in almost incredible abundance.
"Reminiscences of a South African Pioneer"
W. C. Scully

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