panther
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- noun
- /ˈpænθər/
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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
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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.
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I seen a black panther not two miles from here.
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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.
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The zoo has an impressive exhibit where visitors can see a panther roaming in a simulated jungle environment.
Synonyms
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2.8
Large wild cats like lions or tigers that can roar
Compounds
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6.0
A member of the Black Panther Party who fought for equal rights for African Americans in the 1960s
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4.1
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
- US
A plant with orange-red flowers and maroon spots that grows in the western United States
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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.