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lynx
noun \ˈliŋ(k)s\
: a large wild cat of North America
plural lynx or lynx·es
Full Definition of LYNX
: any of several wildcats with relatively long legs, a short stubby tail, mottled coat, and often tufted ears that are thought to comprise a distinct genus (Lynx) of the cat family or to be part of a genus (Felis) that includes the domestic cat and cougar as a : a lynx (L. lynx) of northern Europe and Asia b : bobcat c : a North American lynx (L. canadensis) distinguished from the bobcat by its larger size, longer tufted ears, and wholly black tail tip —called also Canadian lynx
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Origin of LYNX
Middle English, from Latin, from Greek; akin to Old English lox lynx and probably to Greek leukos white — more at light
First Known Use: 14th century
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LYNX Defined for Kids
lynx
noun \ˈliŋks\
plural lynx or lynx·es
Definition of LYNX for Kids
: any of several wildcats with rather long legs, a short tail, and often ears with tufts of long hairs at the tip
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