leopard
Translation
leopard
Examples
A leopard has beautiful spotted fur.
A leopard has beautiful spotted fur.
We saw a leopard at the zoo.
We saw a leopard at the zoo.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the leopard)) a large wild cat A leopard is a large, wild cat.
Similar Words
Synonyms: panther; Similar animals: cheetah, jaguar
Etymology
From Greek `leopardos`, from `leon` (lion) + `pardos` (panther), as it was once thought to be a hybrid of a lion and a panther.
Memory Tips
Imagine a large, spotted cat that 'leaps' onto its prey. The sound is similar to 'leap-pard'.