lynx

Meanings

• noun

  A medium-sized wild cat with a short tail, distinctive tufts of black hair on the tips of its ears, and a ruff around its neck. Lynxes are solitary animals with large padded paws and long whiskers, which help them to navigate in snow.

  - "The lynx is a solitary hunter found in the forests of the Northern Hemisphere."
  - "The lynx is the largest of the three European wild cats."
  - "The lynx's powerful paws and sharp claws enable it to climb trees and catch prey."

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Pronunciation

1. /lɪŋks/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lynx
mynx , synx

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Variants

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Canadian lynx , lynx , lynxes , lynx-eyed , Canada lynx

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Etymology

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The name 'lynx' comes from the Greek word 'lynx' meaning 'shining', 'bright' or 'light', likely in reference to the animal's bright eyes.

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Trivia

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1. The lynx is the only big cat that can turn its paws over to walk backwards.

2. Lynx urine is used as a scent lure in trapping other animals.

3. The lynx's roar sounds like a loud, deep bark.

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Related Concepts

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1. Eurasian lynx: The largest of the three extant lynx species, found in Europe and Asia.

2. Canadian lynx: A subspecies of the lynx found in Canada, characterized by its long, tufted ears and large, snowshoe-like paws.

3. Iberian lynx: The most endangered wild cat species in the world, found only in southern Spain and Portugal.

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Culture

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The lynx has been a symbol of strength and agility in various cultures, particularly in heraldry. In ancient Greece, the lynx was believed to have the power to ward off evil spirits and protect against illness.

How to Memorize "lynx"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the word 'lynx', imagine a wild cat with a short tail, distinctive tufts of black hair on its ears, and a ruff around its neck. Visualize its powerful paws and sharp claws, and imagine it navigating through the snowy forest.

2. associate
   

   - To memorize the word 'lynx', associate it with the image of a shining or bright wild cat.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To memorize the word 'lynx', use the mnemonic: 'Lynx, a shining, bright, wild cat with paws that can climb, hunt, and climb again.'

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