panther
1. [ noun ] (zoology) a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis
Synonyms: Panthera_onca Felis_onca jaguar
Related terms: big_cat Panthera
2. [ noun ] (zoology) a leopard in the black color phase
Related terms: leopard
3. [ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 19508
4. [ noun ] (zoology) large American feline resembling a lion
Synonyms: puma catamount mountain_lion painter Felis_concolor cougar
Related terms: wildcat Felis
Similar spelling:   Panthera
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