bobcat

bob·cat  (bbkt)

n.

A wild cat (Lynx rufus) of North America, having spotted reddish-brown fur, tufted ears, and a short tail. Also called bay lynx.

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[bob(tail) + cat.]

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bobcat [ˈbɒbˌkæt]

n

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) 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 tail Also called bay lynx

[from bob² (referring to its short tail) + cat¹]

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

bobcat - small lynx of North America           bay lynx, Lynx rufus catamount, lynx - short-tailed wildcats with usually tufted ears; valued for their fur

Translations

bobcat [ˈbɒbkæt] N (US) → lince m

bobcat [ˈbɒbkæt] n → lynx m

bobcat [ˈbɒbˌkæt] n (Am) → lince f