lynx
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Noun — A medium-sized wild cat with tufted ears and a short tail, found in forests across the Northern Hemisphere.
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Etymology
From Latin lynx, from Ancient Greek lunx, ultimately from a root meaning "light" or "bright" — likely a reference to the animal's glowing eyes.
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What does “lynx” mean?
The word “lynx” means a medium-sized wild cat with tufted ears and a short tail, found in forests across the Northern Hemisphere. In plain terms, a wild cat known for its tufted ears, short tail, and keen eyesight.
How do you pronounce “lynx”?
“Lynx” is pronounced lihngks (/lɪŋks/ in IPA).
How do you use “lynx” in a sentence?
Here is “lynx” used in a sentence: “A lynx can be identified by the black tufts on the tips of its ears.”
What part of speech is “lynx”?
“Lynx” is a noun.
Where does the word “lynx” come from?
The word “lynx” comes from Ancient Greek. From Latin lynx, from Ancient Greek lunx, ultimately from a root meaning "light" or "bright" — likely a reference to the animal's glowing eyes.