leopard

/ˈlɛpərd/
noun
  1. A large, wild cat with a yellow or tawny coat covered in black spots, found in Africa and Asia.
    • The leopard's spots help it blend into the dappled sunlight of the forest.
    • Many tourists visit the reserve hoping to see a leopard in the wild.
    • A leopard was spotted resting on a tree branch in the national park.
  2. The fur or skin of a leopard, often used in fashion or decoration.
    • The rug was made from synthetic leopard, not real animal skin.
    • The vintage coat was made of real leopard, which is now illegal to trade.
    • She wore a scarf printed with a pattern that looked like leopard.
  3. A person or thing that is fast, stealthy, or spotted like a leopard.
    • Her dress had a leopard print that made her stand out at the party.
    • The running back was a leopard on the field, dodging every tackle.
    • The sports car was painted in a leopard-inspired camouflage.
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