hyrcan

/ˈhɜːrkən/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of large wild cat, also known as a Persian leopard, native to the ancient kingdom of Hyrcania in modern-day Iran.

“The ancient Greek historian Herodotus wrote about the fearsome hyrcan, a majestic beast that roamed the forests of Hyrcania.”

Synonyms

  • Asiatic leopard
  • Persian leopard

Antonyms

  • domestic cat