lynx

lynx, felid of the genus Lynx, in particular the Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx); sometimes used of other medium-sized felids with large, plumed ears

Pronounced as (IPA)

/lɪŋks/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch: linx

In summary

From Middle Dutch linx, from Latin lynx, from Ancient Greek λύγξ (lúnx). Doublet of los (“lynx”).

Concepts

lynx

bobcat

Eurasian lynx

Synonyms

los