Pronunciation: [zˈɛbɹɔ͡ɪd] (IPA) 
Zebroid is a word used to describe an animal that is a cross between a zebra and another equine species, such as a horse or a donkey. The phonetic transcription of zebroid is /ˈzibrɔɪd/, where the 'z' is pronounced as /z/, the 'e' as /ɛ/, the 'b' as /b/, the 'r' as /r/, the 'o' as /ɔ/, the 'i' as /ɪ/, and the 'd' as /d/. The spelling of zebroid reflects the Greek suffix "-oid," meaning "similar to," and the word "zebra."
A zebroid is a term used to describe an animal that is a hybrid offspring resulting from the mating of a zebra and any other equine species, generally a horse or donkey. This word is often used in the context of describing a zebra hybrid, which exhibits physical characteristics and traits that are a combination of both the zebra and the other equine parent species.
Zebroids possess zebra-like striping patterns, albeit in varying degrees of intensity and arrangement, on their coat or fur. These distinctive markings are a prominent feature that sets them apart from their non-hybrid counterparts. Additionally, zebroids may exhibit other characteristics inherited from their zebra parent, such as a wild or unpredictable temperament, strong physical build, and impressive agility.
It is worth noting that the term "zebroid" is not limited to a particular zebra hybrid species but serves as an umbrella term for all combinations of zebras and other equine species. Examples of zebroids include zorse (zebra-horse hybrid), zonkey (zebra-donkey hybrid), and zebrula (zebra-mule hybrid), among others.
Due to their unique appearance and rarity, zebroids have garnered considerable interest and fascination among animal enthusiasts and researchers. They can be found in various parts of the world, primarily in regions where both zebras and horses or donkeys coexist.
The word "zebroid" is derived from the combination of two roots: "zebra" and "oid".
The term "zebra" came into English from the Italian "zebra" or Portuguese "zebro", ultimately stemming from the Latin word "zebra", which itself originated from the Greek word "hippos zebra". The Greek term was borrowed from an African language—possibly Kongo or Sudanese—meaning "wild ass".
The suffix "-oid" is derived from the Greek word "-oeides", which means "resembling" or "like". It is often added to words to indicate a similarity or resemblance to whatever the base word describes.
Therefore, the word "zebroid" combines "zebra" with "-oid", indicating an organism that resembles, or is similar to, a zebra in some way.
