lynx

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see also: Lynx

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Etymology

From Middle English lynx, linx, lenx, lynce, from Latin lynx, from Ancient Greek λύγξ, from Proto-Indo-European *lewk-, because of the cat's glowing eyes and ability to see in the dark.

Pronunciation

• enPR: lĭngks, IPA: /lɪŋks/

Noun

lynx

1. Any of several medium-sized wild cats, mostly of the genus Lynx.

Translations

• French: lynx, loup-cervier
• German: Luchs
• Italian: lince
• Portuguese: lince
• Russian: рысь
• Spanish: lince

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Lynx

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Etymology

From Latin lynx, from Ancient Greek λύγξ.

Proper noun

1. A taxonomic genus within the family Felidae – lynxes.

Etymology

From Latin lynx.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /lɪŋks/

Proper noun

1. (constellation) A faint spring constellation of the northern sky. It lies north of the constellation Cancer.

Translations

• French: Lynx
• German: Luchs
• Russian: Рысь
• Spanish: Lynx

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