leopard

English

/ˈlɛpəd/, /ˈlɛpɚd/

noun
Definitions
  • 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.
  • (heraldiccharge) A lion passant guardant.
  • Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus , having black markings on an orange base.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English leopard derived from Old French leopard (leopard) derived from Latin leopardus (leopard) derived from Ancient Greek λεόπαρδος (lipard, leopon).

Origin

Ancient Greek

λεόπαρδος

Gloss

lipard, leopon

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