leopard

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈlɛpəd/

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Noun

Singular leopard

Plural leopards

A charging leopard.

1. A leopard is a type of large cat that has spots and lives in Africa and parts of Asia.
   • Synonym: panther

   People have sometimes hunted leopards for their beautiful skins.

2. One of several other types of cat, such as a snow leopard or clouded leopard.

Related words

• snow leopard
• clouded leopard

See also

• jaguar
• cheetah