nyctea

/ˈnɪktiːə/

Definitions

1. noun

A large, dark morph of the snow leopard (Panthera uncia) found in the mountain ranges of Central Asia.

“The park ranger spotted a nyctea stalking its prey through the night.”

Synonyms

  • mountain cat
  • snow leopard

Antonyms

  • desert cat
  • domestic cat