noun
manul
Manul (noun) means a small wild cat native to Central Asia, Otocolobus manul. Example: “The manul is easy to recognise by its stocky build and flattened face.”
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A small wild cat native to Central Asia, Otocolobus manul.
"The manul is easy to recognise by its stocky build and flattened face."
"Manuls are well adapted to the cold, dry grasslands of Central Asia."
"Camera traps have helped researchers track the elusive manul in the wild."
How to use manul
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small, thick-furred wild cat from Central Asia.
When to use it
A specialist zoological term rather than an everyday word.
Memory tip
If you already know the name Pallas' cat, that is simply another name for the manul.
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Common pairings
a manul in the wild
manul kittens
the elusive manul
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Etymology
Manul was borrowed into English from Russian manul, which in turn came from Mongolian.
Synonyms
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Pallas' cat
steppe cat
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.
What is the meaning of manul?
"manul" (noun) means a small wild cat native to Central Asia, Otocolobus manul.
