lynx

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noun,plural lynx·es, (especially collectively) lynx for 1.
  1. 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.

  2. 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

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First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English, from Latin, from Greek lýnx

Other words from lynx

  • lynxlike, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for lynx (1 of 2)

lynx

/ (lɪŋks) /


nounplural lynxes or lynx
  1. 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

  2. the fur of this animal

  1. bay lynx another name for bobcat

  2. desert lynx another name for caracal

  3. Also called: Polish lynx a large fancy pigeon from Poland, with spangled or laced markings

Origin of lynx

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C14: via Latin from Greek lunx; related to Old English lox, German Luchs

Derived forms of lynx

  • lynxlike, adjective

British Dictionary definitions for Lynx (2 of 2)

Lynx

/ (lɪŋks) /


nounLatin genitive Lyncis (ˈlɪnsɪs)
  1. a faint constellation in the N hemisphere lying between Ursa Major and Cancer

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