Jaguar

['dʒægjʊə] or [ˈdʒæɡˌwɑr,ˈdʒæɡjuˌɑr]

[ˈdʒæɡˌwɑr,ˈdʒæɡjuˌɑr]

Definition

(noun.) a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis.

Checked by Dora--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A large and powerful feline animal (Felis onca), ranging from Texas and Mexico to Patagonia. It is usually brownish yellow, with large, dark, somewhat angular rings, each generally inclosing one or two dark spots. It is chiefly arboreal in its habits. Called also the American tiger.

Editor: Martin

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. American tiger (Felis onca).

Editor: Mervin

Definition

n. a powerful beast of prey allied to the leopard found in South America.

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