jaguar

/'ʤægjuə/
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jaguar

A jaguar rests on a large tree branch in the rainforest.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A large spotted feline of tropical America: A jaguar is a large, powerful wild cat native to the Americas, known for its distinctive coat of black spots on a tawny background. It is similar in appearance to a leopard but is typically stockier and more muscular.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The jaguar is the largest cat in the Americas.
    • We were lucky to spot a jaguar near the riverbank.
    • The jaguar's powerful bite allows it to pierce the shells of turtles.
Advanced Usage
  • "Jaguar" in cultural contexts: The word can be used to refer to the animal's symbolic role in mythology and culture.
    • In many Mesoamerican cultures, the jaguar was a symbol of power and the underworld.
Variants and Related Words
  • Panthera onca (n): The scientific name for the jaguar.
  • Black panther (n): A term often used for melanistic (black) variants of jaguars and leopards. In the Americas, a black panther is typically a melanistic jaguar.
Synonyms
  • Big cat: A general term for large felines like lions, tigers, and jaguars.
  • Feline: Relating to or affecting cats or other members of the cat family.
Related Phrases
  • Jaguar conservation: Refers to efforts to protect the species and its habitat.
    • Jaguar conservation is critical in the Amazon rainforest.
Related Idioms
jaguar

A jaguar rests on a large tree branch in the rainforest.

Noun
  1. a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis

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