lynx
any of several wildcats of the genus Lynx (or Felis), having long limbs, a short tail, and usually tufted ears, especially L. lynx(Canada lynx ), of Canada and the northern United States, having grayish-brown fur marked with white.
genitive Lyn·cis [lin-sis]. /ˈlɪn sɪs/. (initial capital letter)Astronomy. a northern constellation between Ursa Major and Auriga.
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Origin of lynx
1Other words from lynx
- lynxlike, adjective
Words that may be confused with lynx
- links, lynx
Words Nearby lynx
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How to use lynx in a sentence
In a lynx, however, Harry could take part in reconnaissance missions and transport passengers.
The lynx can be refueled like a car and will be able to fly four times a day.
Up to a Point: A 'Space Corvette' in Every Garage | P. J. O’Rourke | September 6, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTI went to see the lynx being built at Mojave Air and Space Port, near Edwards Air Force Base in the California desert.
Up to a Point: A 'Space Corvette' in Every Garage | P. J. O’Rourke | September 6, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTSome are also unhappy about the Italian sale of lynx armored personnel carriers to Russia.
Germany Helped Prep Russia for War, U.S. Sources Say | Josh Rogin | April 22, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTA Royal Navy Pilot sits inside a lynx helicopter at RAF Odiham air base today ahead of a rehearsal for a Diamond Jubilee flypast.
To this animal we shall preserve the name of Ounce, because, in fact, it seems to have some affinity to the lynx.
Buffon's Natural History. Volume VII (of 10) | Georges Louis Leclerc de BuffonThe species of the lynx is very common throughout Europe, and also in the northern provinces of Asia.
Buffon's Natural History. Volume VII (of 10) | Georges Louis Leclerc de BuffonThe lynx inhabits cold and at most temperate climates, while the caracal is to be found only in the warmest countries.
Buffon's Natural History. Volume VII (of 10) | Georges Louis Leclerc de BuffonThe lynx is not so big as the wolf, has shorter legs, and generally about the size of a fox.
Buffon's Natural History. Volume VII (of 10) | Georges Louis Leclerc de BuffonThe lynx is certainly more common in cold than in temperate climates, and is at least very rare in hot ones.
Buffon's Natural History. Volume VII (of 10) | Georges Louis Leclerc de Buffon
British Dictionary definitions for lynx (1 of 2)
/ (lɪŋks) /
a feline mammal, Felis lynx (or canadensis), of Europe and North America, with grey-brown mottled fur, tufted ears, and a short tail: Related adjective: lyncean
the fur of this animal
Origin of lynx
1Derived forms of lynx
- lynxlike, adjective
British Dictionary definitions for Lynx (2 of 2)
/ (lɪŋks) /
a faint constellation in the N hemisphere lying between Ursa Major and Cancer
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