Word
snow leopard
Definition
n. a large, beautiful wild cat with thick, grey-white fur and dark spots that lives in the cold mountains of Central Asia. They are very rare and are famous for being hard to find.
n. a large, long-tailed predatory feline native to the mountain ranges of Central and South Asia, specifically adapted to cold, high-altitude environments. Characterised by thick, pale grey fur with dark rosettes.
Examples
“The snow leopard lives high in the snowy mountains.”
“Conservationists use motion-sensing cameras to track the snow leopard because the species is so elusive and perfectly camouflaged in the rocks.”
“Known as the 'ghost of the mountains', the snow leopard occupies a vast, rugged habitat where its thick fur and wide, furry paws provide essential protection against the extreme alpine climate.”
Examples
simple
“The snow leopard lives high in the snowy mountains.”
contextual
“Conservationists use motion-sensing cameras to track the snow leopard because the species is so elusive and perfectly camouflaged in the rocks.”
complex
“Known as the 'ghost of the mountains', the snow leopard occupies a vast, rugged habitat where its thick fur and wide, furry paws provide essential protection against the extreme alpine climate.”
Usage
Often used in the singular with a definite article ('the snow leopard') when referring to the species as a whole.
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