zorse

noun

plural zorses
: a hybrid between a male zebra and a female horse
Since they first brought home a zebra named Goofy and introduced his wild genes to their gentle mares four years ago, they've raised Zero and Zorba … and about 30 other zorses in an unusual farm menagerie …Nancy Lofholm

Word History

Etymology

z(ebra) + (h)orse entry 1

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of zorse was in 1961

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“Zorse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zorse. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.

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