leopard

/ˈlɛp.ɚd/

nounlep · ard

Think: **LEP** (leap) + **ARD** (like “yard” without the y) — a leopard can **leap** into a tree in the **ard**.

Yes, it's leopard. Don’t swap the vowels: it’s **leo-** in spelling, but it sounds like **“lep-”** in pronunciation: **leopard**.

Definition

  1. nouna large wild cat with a yellowish coat covered in dark spots, found mainly in Africa and parts of Asia

Examples

  • We saw a leopard resting on a tree branch during the safari.
  • The leopard’s spotted coat helps it blend into tall grass.
  • A leopard can move quietly and quickly when hunting.

Synonyms

pantherbig catwildcatfelid

Translations

ES leopardoPT leopardoFR léopard

Common misspellings

leppardleperdleoperdleapardleopordleopradleopad

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