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zep

noun, often capitalized
\ ˈzep \
plural -s

Definition of zep 

(Entry 1 of 2)

: zeppelin

Zep

abbreviation
variants: or Zeph or Zp

Definition of Zep (Entry 2 of 2)

Zephaniah

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