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leopard

/ˈlɛpəd/

noun

Meaning

  • Panthera pardus, a large wild cat with a spotted coat native to Africa and Asia, especially the male of the species (in contrast to leopardess).

  • (inexact) A similar-looking, large wild cat named after the leopard.

  • A lion passant guardant.

  • Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Phalanta, having black markings on an orange base.

Synonyms

clouded leopard,
pard,
pardal,
snow leopard