leopard
[ˈlɛpəd]
[ˈlɛpɚd]
A leopard is a type of big cat with beautiful spots. It's native to Africa and Asia.
You might think that leopards are solitary animals because they're hard to spot in the wild - but that's literally true! They're excellent climbers and usually spend their days resting high up in trees, where their spotted coats help them blend in. If you go on safari or visit a zoo, you'll probably hear guides say "look for the leopard" as if it's hiding from us. But they're actually very stealthy hunters, and they can run fast when needed.
How common is "leopard"?
Word leopard is considered rare in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions
noun
Panthera pardus, a large wild cat with a spotted coat native to Africa and Asia, especially the male of the species (in contrast to leopardess).
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