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Meaning of OCELOT

Pronunciation:  'owsu`lât

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 Definition: [n]  nocturnal wildcat of Central and South America having a dark-spotted buff-brown coat
 
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 Synonyms: Felis pardalis, panther cat
 
 See Also: Felis, genus Felis, wildcat

 

 

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Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\O"ce*lot\, n. [Mexican ocelotl.] (Zo["o]l.)
An American feline carnivore ({Felis pardalis}). It ranges
from the Southwestern United States to Patagonia. It is
covered with blackish ocellated spots and blotches, which are
variously arranged. The ground color varies from reddish gray
to tawny yellow.
 
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