lynx

/liɳks/

Thân thiện

A lynx sits quietly on a snowy rock, its tufted ears perked up.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of wild cat: A lynx is a medium-sized wild cat characterized by its short tail, tufted ears, and often spotted fur. It is known for its keen eyesight and is found in forests of North America, Europe, and Asia.
   • The fur of this animal: Historically, the thick, soft fur of the lynx has been valued and used in the fur trade.

Examples of Usage

• Noun (Animal):
  • The Eurasian lynx is the largest of the four lynx species.
  • We were lucky to spot a lynx silently crossing the snowy trail.
• Noun (Fur/Material):
  • In the 19th century, a coat trimmed with lynx was a symbol of luxury.

Advanced Usage

• "Lynx-eyed": Having very sharp eyesight, like a lynx.
  • The security guard was lynx-eyed, noticing every small detail.

Variants and Related Words

• Lynxes (n): The standard plural form of lynx.
• Lynx-like (adj): Resembling or characteristic of a lynx.
  • The cat had a lynx-like appearance with its pointed ears.

Synonyms

• Wildcat: A general term for small to medium-sized undomesticated felines.
• Bobcat: A specific North American species of lynx ().

Related Phrases

• The eyes of a lynx: An expression denoting exceptional visual acuity.
  • You need the eyes of a lynx to find that tiny needle in the grass.

Học thuật

Noun

1. short-tailed wildcats with usually tufted ears; valued for their fur
2. a text browser

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