Panthera

American  

[pan-ther-uh] / ˈpæn θər ə /

noun

1. a genus of chiefly large cats that includes the snow leopard, tiger, leopard, jaguar, and lion, most having the ability to roar.

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Etymology

Origin of Panthera

From New Latin; panther

Example Sentences

Kaplan, whose Leiden Collection with his wife Daphne Recanati Kaplan includes 17 Rembrandt paintings and a Johannes Vermeer, said proceeds from the Rembrandt sale will help establish an endowment at Panthera.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

That's a sign that adult survival is improving because as females live longer, "they're more likely to give birth to cubs," said Panthera lion program director Andrew Loveridge.

From Reuters • Jun. 1, 2023

Actual leopards, on the other hand, are big cats, part of the genus Panthera along with lions, tigers, jaguars, and snow leopards.

From Washington Times • Jan. 13, 2023

There is also a project known as Panthera Team Asia, which says it is ready to enter the expressions of interest process, but is likely to be some way down the wanted list.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2023

Lions, for example, are called Panthera leo, the species leo of the genus Panthera.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari