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Word

jaguar

US/ˈdʒæˌɡwɑɹ/

UK/dʒˈæɡwɑː/

Definitions

01the animal

B1 · Science

n. a large wild cat with yellow fur and black spots that lives in the jungles of Central and South America.

n. a large, carnivorous feline (Panthera onca) native to the Americas, characterized by a tawny coat with black rosettes.

“The jaguar moved silently through the thick jungle trees while hunting for food.”

“Conservationists are working to protect the jaguar's natural habitat in the Amazon to prevent the species from becoming endangered.”

Synonyms

02the car brand

B2

n. a well-known brand of expensive, fast cars from Britain.

n. a British luxury vehicle manufacturer or a car produced by this company.

“He saved his money for years to buy a classic silver Jaguar.”

“The collector showcased a vintage Jaguar at the auto show, highlighting the brand's history of elegant design and high performance.”

Synonyms

Etymology

From Portuguese jaguar, from Old Tupi îagûara.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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