lynx

[ lingks ]

/ lɪŋks /

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

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

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

OTHER WORDS FROM lynx

lynxlike, adjective

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH lynx

links, lynx

Words nearby lynx

Lynn, Lynn Canal, Lynnfield, Lynnwood, Lynwood, lynx, lynx-eyed, lyo-, lyocratic, lyolysis, Lyon

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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.
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The Lynx can be refueled like a car and will be able to fly four times a day.
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I went to see the Lynx being built at Mojave Air and Space Port, near Edwards Air Force Base in the California desert.
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Some are also unhappy about the Italian sale of Lynx armored personnel carriers to Russia.
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A Royal Navy Pilot sits inside a Lynx helicopter at RAF Odiham air base today ahead of a rehearsal for a Diamond Jubilee flypast.
Royal Navy, Army and RAF Helicopter Crews Prepare Ahead Of The Diamond Jubilee||May 18, 2012|DAILY BEAST
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 Buffon
The 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 Buffon
The 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 Buffon
The 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 Buffon
The 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)

lynx

/ (lɪŋks) /

noun plural lynxes or lynx

a feline mammal, Felis lynx (or canadensis), of Europe and North America, with grey-brown mottled fur, tufted ears, and a short tailRelated adjective: lyncean

the fur of this animal

bay lynx another name for bobcat

desert lynx another name for caracal

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

Derived forms of lynx

lynxlike, adjective

Word Origin for lynx

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

British Dictionary definitions for lynx (2 of 2)

Lynx

/ (lɪŋks) /

noun Latin genitive Lyncis (ˈlɪnsɪs)

a faint constellation in the N hemisphere lying between Ursa Major and Cancer

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