snow leopard

American  

noun

1. a long-haired, leopardlike feline, Panthera (Uncia ) uncia, of mountain ranges of central Asia, having a relatively small head and a thick, creamy-gray coat with rosette spots: an endangered species.

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snow leopard British  

noun

1. Also called: ounce.  a large feline mammal, Panthera uncia, of mountainous regions of central Asia, closely related to the leopard but having a long pale brown coat marked with black rosettes

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Etymology

Origin of snow leopard

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

The snow leopard heard them coming, and Lord Asriel stood up as Mrs. Coulter came around the corner.

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Lord Asriel’s dæmon, the powerful snow leopard, wanted to see her, and Lord Asriel crouched down to let her put her face next to the sleeping child.

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The golden monkey put a tentative hand out to touch the paw of the snow leopard.

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His dæmon, the snow leopard, sprang up to follow him, and he turned to adjust something beside her.

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A snow leopard padded out of the brush, sleek and covered with speckled smoky-gray fur.

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