manul
2 synonyms for manul, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A small wild cat native to Central Asia, Otocolobus manul.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Pallas' cat
steppe cat
How to use manul
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a manul in the wild
manul kittens
the elusive manul
A specialist zoological term rather than an everyday word.
Etymology
Manul was borrowed into English from Russian manul, which in turn came from Mongolian.
Full origin of manul →Frequently asked questions
What is a manul?
The manul is a small wild cat, scientifically named Otocolobus manul, native to the steppes and mountains of Central Asia.
Is manul the same as Pallas' cat?
Yes, Pallas' cat and steppe cat are both other names for the manul.
Where does the word manul come from?
It reached English from Russian, which had itself borrowed the word from Mongolian.
