serval
/ˈsɜrvəl/
noun
- A medium-sized wild cat native to Africa, with a slender body, long legs, and large ears, known for its spotted coat.
- The serval leaped high into the air to catch a bird.
- At the zoo, the serval paced gracefully in its enclosure.
- A serval's large ears help it hear small prey moving in the grass.