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leopardess

[ lep-er-dis ]

noun

  1. a female leopard.


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Gender Note

See -ess.
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Word History and Origins

Origin of leopardess1

First recorded in 1560–70; leopard + -ess
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Example Sentences

Hlakanyana replied that it was better one should drink and then another; and to this the Leopardess agreed.

When she comes into a room she makes an impression the same 319 as the Beauty of a Leopardess.

The household of Mistress Leopardess was completed; she suffered no anxiety, and enjoyed herself in her own way.

Presently Leopardess came back, and when the cubs were brought the meal was proceeded with in silence.

A few days later, Leopardess brought a fat young zebra, and Jackal displayed his best skill in preparing it for dinner.

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