felid

/ˈfiːlɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

a member of the family Felidae, which includes cats, lions, tigers, leopards, and jaguars.

“The felid was observed stalking its prey through the dense forest.”

2. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the Felidae family.

“The felid features of the animal’s skull were unmistakable.”

Synonyms

  • carnivorous
  • feline

Antonyms

  • herbivorous