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leopard

//ˈlɛpərd//

Pluralleopards

Definition

A large wild cat with a yellowish coat and dark spots, native to Africa and Asia.

To remember it

Picture the cat in this image, with its spotted fur and wild pose. Remember 'leopard' as a big cat that looks like this, with its striking spots and dynamic movement.

Examples

A1
The leopard is big and has spots.
A2
We saw a leopard at the zoo yesterday.
B1
Leopards often climb trees to rest and to hide their food.
B2
Although the leopard is a solitary hunter, it can adapt to many different habitats.
C1
Having been spotted by the leopard, the antelope fled into the dense brush.
C2
Were a leopard to wander into the village, the herders would surely drive it off before dawn.