lynx

/lɪŋks/

Definitions

1. noun

a wild cat of the Felidae family, native to northern forests, having a short, reddish-brown coat with black tufts on the ears and a long, black-tipped tail.

“The lynx is an elusive and solitary animal, rarely seen in the wild.”

Synonyms

  • panther
  • wildcat

Antonyms

  • domesticated animal
  • housecat