panther
See also: Panther
English
Etymology
From Middle English panter, panther, pantere, from Old French pantere, from Latin panthera, from Ancient Greek πάνθηρ (pánthēr, “panther”), perhaps related to Sanskrit पुण्डरीक (puṇḍárīka, “tiger”).
Pronunciation
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Noun
panther (plural panthers)
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- Any of various big cats with black fur; most especially, the black-coated leopard of India.
- Any big cat of the genus Panthera.
- A cougar; especially the Florida panther.
Derived terms
Translations
big cat with black fur
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big cat of genus Panthera
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References
- “panther” in Collins English Dictionary, 12th edition, Glasgow: Collins, 2014, →ISBN; reproduced on TheFreeDictionary.com, Huntingdon Valley, Pa.: Farlex, Inc., 2003–2024.
Anagrams
Dutch
Pronunciation
Noun
panther m (plural panthers, diminutive panthertje n)
Middle English
Noun
panther
- Alternative form of panter (“panther”)
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