felid

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or being a felid, or the Felidae family of mammals, which includes cats, lions, tigers, and other big cats.

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Rhymes

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pellet , velvet , melodic

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Variants

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felid , felids

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'felis' meaning 'cat'. The suffix '-id' is used to form adjectives.

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Trivia

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1. The Felidae family is the largest family of cats, with over 40 genera and more than 100 species.

2. The smallest felid is the rusty-spotted cat, which measures only 30 cm (12 inches) long.

3. The largest felid is the Siberian tiger, which can weigh up to 660 lbs (300 kg).

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Related Concepts

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1. Felidae: The Felidae family, also known as the cat family, is a taxonomic grouping of felids, which includes cats, lions, tigers, and other big cats.

2. Felis catus: The domestic cat (Felis catus) is a subspecies of the Felidae family and is the most common mammalian companion animal in the world.

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Culture

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Felids have been revered and hunted throughout history for their beauty, strength, and utility. They have been depicted in various forms of art, literature, and mythology. For example, in ancient Egypt, cats were worshipped as sacred animals and mummified after death.

How to Memorize "felid"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a cat, which is a common felid, to remember the meaning of the word.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'felid' with the word 'cat' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Felines are Felids' to help remember that felids are animals that belong to the Felidae family, which includes cats.

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