noun
leopard
LEP-erd/ˈlepərd/
A large spotted wild cat native to Africa and Asia.
The leopard stands on a low rock with its spotted coat in view.
Etymology
The name combines “lion” and “male panther,” reflecting the ancient belief that a leopard was a hybrid of those animals rather than a distinct kind of cat.
In context
a black leopard mother has raised her only offspring a black leopard is a melanistic variation of this mysterious large cat
More examples
- A leopard moved silently through the trees.
- The leopard's spotted coat blended with the shadows.
- Researchers tracked several leopards in the reserve.
Forms
leopard · leopards