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panther

panther

325 3.0
A large wild cat with a dark coat like a leopard or jaguar
  • noun
  • /ˈpænθər/
translation icon : pantera
  • The dark elf's black panther companion was all too adept at leading the way.
  • Florida panthers
  • panthers and otters
  • panthers and turtles

Examples

  • Then it was easy for the panther to capture each elk for his dinner.

    Fiction book (1997)
  • I paid $1, 100 for a baby black panther.

  • I seen a black panther not two miles from here.

  • At least, they thought it was a panther, although they never saw it.

    Fiction book (1991)
  • "I thought if we saw the panther, we could pray to its spirit for rain."

    Fiction book (1995)
  • With a single swipe of the panther's huge claw, the count was down to three.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • "Guenhwyvar!" Drizzt called, and the panther's head turned slowly to regard him.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • In addition, include books about panthers, otters, turtles, and other animals found in the Everglades.

    Academic text (1992)
  • During our safari, we spotted a magnificent panther resting in a tree, its dark coat blending with the shadows.

  • The zoo has an impressive exhibit where visitors can see a panther roaming in a simulated jungle environment.

Synonyms

big cat
vspanther
12 2.8

Large wild cats like lions or tigers that can roar

refers to a particular large feline often with a dark or black coat

Compounds

14 6.0

A member of the Black Panther Party who fought for equal rights for African Americans in the 1960s

A fictional king and superhero from Marvel who uses advanced technology to protect his people

A small wild cat from Central and South America that is active at night and has dark spots

9.5

A plant with orange-red flowers and maroon spots that grows in the western United States

How Big

tiger
216 1.0
lion
389 1.0
panther
325 3.0
Lynx
1 4.4
domestic cat
3 1.0

Surface Forms

panther singular
panthers plural

Etymology

Panther comes from the Greek name panthēr for a large wild cat. A helpful way to remember it is to think of pan- meaning 'all', so a panther can stand for any big wild cat, like a leopard, jaguar, or cougar, and the word is often used for a dark or black-coated cat.