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manul

manul

9.9
A small wild cat with very thick fur and a stocky body that lives in cold mountains
  • noun
  • /ˈmænəl/
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  • The manul is well adapted to cold climates, thanks to its thick fur and squat body.

Examples

  • In the rugged mountains of Mongolia, spotting a manul is a rare delight for wildlife enthusiasts.

  • The manul is often found in rocky areas.

  • Photographers travel to remote locations hoping to catch a glimpse of the elusive manul.

  • The manul differs from other wildcats in both appearance and behavior.

  • Have you ever seen a manul in the wild?

  • The dense fur of the manul helps it survive the harsh winters of Siberia.

  • Unlike many domestic cats, the manul prefers to hunt in the open grasslands and rocky outcrops.

Synonyms

Felis manul
vsmanul
  • Specialized
9.9

A small wild cat with very thick fur that lives in the mountains of Siberia, Tibet, and Mongolia

is the everyday common name rather than the formal Latin one
Pallas's cat
vsmanul
  • Specialized
9.9

A small wild cat that lives in Central Asian mountains and has very thick fur

lists a narrower range limited to mountains of Siberia Tibet and Mongolia

Compounds

Felis manul
  • Specialized
9.9

A small wild cat with very thick fur that lives in the mountains of Siberia, Tibet, and Mongolia

Surface Forms

manul singular
manuls plural

Etymology

The word manul comes from Russian манул, which comes from a Mongolian local name for the animal, so English kept the original Asian name and manul now means the 'small wildcat' with thick fur and a stocky body that lives in the mountains of Siberia, Tibet, and Mongolia.