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Tupi

jaguara

large beast of prey, according to old sources

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noun

jaguar

JAG-wahr/ˈdʒæɡwɑːr/

A large spotted wild cat of the Americas.

The jaguar has a muscular body and large rosettes with central spots.

A single adult jaguar standing in three-quarter side view, with a muscular body, broad head, and large dark rosettes containing central spots.
Etymology
jaguarTupilarge beast of prey, according to old sources

Old sources are said to use Tupi jaguara for any large beast of prey. Against that reported broader meaning, English jaguar names one particular spotted American cat.

In context

Free Documentary - Nature41:08
skilled in the art of camouflage than their Tawny colored brothers and sisters after 18 months the Cubs will leave their mother to begin the solitary life of an adult Jaguar
Wildcats - The Americas | Free Documentary Nature

More examples

  • A jaguar crossed the forest trail.
  • Several jaguars appeared on the camera.
  • The jaguar rested beside the river.

Forms

jaguar · jaguars

Similar words

leopard
A different cat whose rosettes usually lack central spots.
cougar
A large American cat with a plain tawny coat.