zonkey
n.— «Featuring exotic animals that came from across the state, the barn includes a zebra-donkey mix (affectionately known as a Zonkey), reindeer, miniature goats, highland cattle, Jacobs sheep, cashmere goats, angora goats, alpacas and even a Watusi.» —“Watusi, Reindeer and Zonkeys, Oh my!” by Erin Bell Central Kitsap Reporter (Silverdale, Washington) Aug. 25, 2007. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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