leopard

noun

leop·ard | \ ˈle-pərd

Definition of leopard

1a : a large strong cat (Panthera pardus) of southern Asia and Africa that is adept at climbing and is usually tawny or buff with black spots arranged in rosettes

— called also panther

b : the fur or pelt of a leopard

2 : a heraldic representation of a lion passant guardant

Examples of leopard in a Sentence

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Cheetah move in and out of the crater, while leopard are most often encountered in the spectacular Lerai Forest. — Town & Country, "These Are the 83 Top Hotels Around the World," 6 Oct. 2016 Originally found in 2004, the tomb’s dozen pits hold the bones of cranes, a lynx, a leopard, and an Asiatic black bear, among other animals. — Jason Daley, Smithsonian, "Extinct Gibbon Species Discovered in 2,000-Year-Old Chinese Tomb," 23 June 2018 When her tomb near Xi’an was excavated in 2004, archaeologists found in it the remains of a leopard, a lynx, a crane and a gibbon—a type of small ape. — The Economist, "A new species of gibbon is found in a 2,200-year-old tomb," 23 June 2018 Giant forest hogs are important [parts] of the food chain as prey for leopards and lions. — National Geographic, "World’s Biggest Pig Captured in Rare Video," 22 June 2018 His flashy guitar style also got him work with a white rockabilly singer, Eddy Bell, who outfitted Mr. Clearwater with a leopard print for his guitar to match his tiger print jacket. — Terence Mcardle, Washington Post, "Eddy Clearwater, boisterous bluesman, dies at 83," 5 June 2018 Available in both bikini and one-piece varieties, the suits come in cute eclectic prints, including stand-out leopard and tutti frutti appliqués, plus timeless solid options of fire engine red and blush pink. — Megan Decker, Harper's BAZAAR, "Charlotte Olympia and Adriana Degreas Team Up For The Cutest Swimwear Collaboration," 4 June 2018 Poaching continues to be a big problem — rhinos and elephants are killed for their horns, and the different body parts of lions and leopards are highly prized. — New York Times, "Safari Camps Where Conservation Is More Than a," 30 May 2018 Animals Animals that have presence or represent admirable traits, like lions, eagles, bears, or leopards. — Adam Hurly, GQ, "The Best Tattoo Ideas for Men, According to a Celebrity Tattoo Artist," 12 May 2018

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