felis

Thân thiện

A domestic cat, Felis catus, naps in a sunny window.

Definition

Noun 1. A genus of mammals in the family Felidae: Felis is the genus that includes the domestic cat and several closely related small wild cat species. This genus is characterized by cats that are typically smaller in size and often able to purr continuously.

Usage

• The domestic cat, , is a member of the genus .
• The wildcat, , is considered the ancestor of the house cat.
• Biologists study the evolution of the genus to understand cat domestication.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic classification, is distinguished from other cat genera like (which includes roaring cats like lions and tigers) by specific morphological and genetic traits.
• The phrase "of the genus " is used to specify an animal's scientific classification.

Variants and Related Words

• Feline (adj/noun): Of or relating to cats; a member of the cat family (Felidae). This is a broader term that includes all cats, not just those in the genus .
• Felidae (noun): The biological family that includes all cats, both large and small.

Synonyms

• (As a category) Small cats, purring cats. (Note: These are descriptive, not scientific synonyms.)

Different Meanings

This word has a single, specific meaning in modern English: it is a scientific (taxonomic) term used in biology and zoology. It is not used in everyday conversation outside of this context.

Học thuật

Noun

1. type genus of the Felidae: true cats and most wildcats

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Felis
• genus Felis