leopard

Meanings

• noun

  A large, muscular, carnivorous mammal of the Felidae family, native to Africa and Asia. It has a short coat, a broad head, and a large, heavy body.

  - "The leopard is the most adaptable and the most widespread big cat in the world."
  - "Leopards are known for their powerful jaws and sharp claws, which they use to catch and kill their prey."

• noun

  A person who is skilled in the art of disguise and deception, especially one who robs houses at night.

  - "The leopard was able to sneak into the mansion undetected and steal the valuable jewels."
  - "The police were able to capture the leopard after a lengthy investigation."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈlɛpɚd/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

clouded leopard , pard , pardal , snow leopard

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with leopard
ardor , borrowed , flowered , horror , morale , pardoned , parlor , quarreled , steward , towed

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Variants

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leopard , leopardess , leopardesses , leopards , panther , leopard cat , leopard cats , leopard frog , leopard frogs , leopard seal , leopard seals , clouded leopard , clouded leopards , snow leopard , snow leopards , a leopard can't change its spots

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Etymology

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From Old English leopard, from leopardus, from Latin leopardus, from Greek leopardos, from leon, lion.

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Trivia

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1. Leopards are the only big cats that can climb trees.

2. Leopards are able to change the color of their spots to blend in with their surroundings.

3. Leopards are the largest of the African cats.

4. Leopards are the most widespread big cat in the world.

5. Leopards are able to kill prey up to three times their own weight.

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Related Concepts

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1. Panthera pardus: The scientific name for the leopard.

2. Spotted cat: A common name for the leopard due to its distinctive spotted coat.

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Culture

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The leopard is a symbol of power and strength in many cultures. In ancient Egypt, the leopard was worshipped as a god. In Hinduism, the leopard is associated with the goddess Durga. In heraldry, the leopard is a common symbol of royalty and nobility.

How to Memorize "leopard"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, spotted cat with a muscular build and a broad head.
   - Visualize the leopard's powerful jaws and sharp claws.
   - Imagine the leopard's agility and stealth as it stalks its prey.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the leopard with power and strength.
   - Associate the leopard with stealth and agility.
   - Associate the leopard with the wild and untamed.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Leopard: Large, Elusive, Powerful, Agile, Rapid, Dangerous.
   - Leopard: Lion's Pride And Roar Delivers.
   - Leopard: Lustrous, Elusive, Powerful, Admirable, Radiant, Dazzling.

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