ocelot

Meaning

An American feline carnivore (Leopardus pardalis, syn. Felis pardalis) covered with blackish ocellated spots and blotches which are variously arranged.

Synonyms

panther cat

Felis pardalis

tabby cat

painted leopard

Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈɒsəlɒt/
Etymology

From French ocelot, a word formed by Buffon from Classical Nahuatl ōcēlōtl (“jaguar”).

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