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panthers

/ˈpænθərz/

NOUN

1. Black-coated big cats

Large wild cats with black fur, particularly melanistic leopards in Asia and melanistic jaguars in the Americas.

1.1. Black leopards and jaguars

Refers to large felines with black coats caused by melanism, especially black leopards and black jaguars.

Synonyms

  • black leopards
  • black jaguars

Examples

  • Black panthers are known for their elusive and solitary behavior.
  • The forest is home to a family of panthers that roam freely at night.

Related Words

  • leopards
  • jaguars
  • melanism
  • felines
  • big cats
  • Panthera

NOUN

2. Large cats of the genus Panthera

Large wild felines belonging to the genus Panthera, which includes lions, tigers, leopards, and jaguars.

2.1. Large wild felines

Refers broadly to powerful large cats, particularly leopards and jaguars, belonging to the genus Panthera.

Synonyms

  • big cats
  • leopards
  • jaguars

Examples

  • The zoo's exhibit on big cats features both lions and panthers.
  • Panthers are among the most powerful predators in their natural habitats.

Related Words

  • lions
  • tigers
  • snow leopards
  • predators
  • carnivores
  • wildcats

NOUN

3. Cougars or mountain lions

Large wild cats of the species Puma concolor, particularly the Florida panther, which is a regional population of cougars.

3.1. Cougars and mountain lions

Refers to cougars, also known as mountain lions or pumas, including the Florida panther.

Synonyms

Examples

  • Florida panthers are an endangered population of cougars.
  • The wildlife reserve provides a protected habitat for mountain lions and panthers.

Related Words

  • Florida panthers
  • Puma concolor
  • wildcats
  • felines
  • predators
  • mountain cats

NOUN

4. Mythological big-cat-like creatures

Legendary creatures resembling large cats with multicolored hides in ancient Greek mythology.

4.1. Mythological creatures

Refers to fantastic feline-like animals described in ancient Greek mythology as having colorful or multicolored coats.

Synonyms

  • mythical felines
  • mythical beasts

Examples

  • Ancient legends describe panthers with multicolored hides wandering through mythical landscapes.
  • The artist depicted the mythological panthers as mysterious creatures with vibrant coats.

Related Words

  • Greek mythology
  • legendary creatures
  • mythological animals
  • fantastic beasts