bobcat
[ bob-kat ]
/ ˈbɒbˌkæt /
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noun, plural bob·cats, (especially collectively) bob·cat.
a North American wildcat, Lynx rufus, ranging from southern Canada to central Mexico, having a brownish coat with black spots.
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Also called bay lynx.
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bobcat
/ (ˈbɒbˌkæt) /
noun
a North American feline mammal, Lynx rufus, closely related to but smaller than the lynx, having reddish-brown fur with dark spots or stripes, tufted ears, and a short tailAlso called: bay lynx
Word Origin for bobcat
C19: from bob ² (referring to its short tail) + cat 1
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