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noun, plural lynx·es ( especially collectively ) lynx for 1.
1.
any of several wildcats of the genus Lynx (or Felis ), having long limbs, a short tail, and usually tufted ears, especially L. lynx (Canada lynx) of Canada and the northern U.S., having grayish-brown fur marked with white.
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1300–50; Middle English < Latin < Greek lýnx
1300–50; Middle English < Latin < Greek lýnx
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lynx·like, adjective
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lynx (lɪŋks) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n , pl lynxes, lynx | |
| 1. | a feline mammal, Felis lynx (or canadensis), of Europe and North America, with grey-brown mottled fur, tufted ears, and a short tailRelated: lyncean |
| 2. | the fur of this animal |
| 3. | bay lynx another name for bobcat |
| 4. | desert lynx another name for caracal |
| 5. | Also called: Polish lynx a large fancy pigeon from Poland, with spangled or laced markings |
| Related: lyncean | |
| [C14: via Latin from Greek lunx; related to Old English lox, German Luchs] | |
| 'lynxlike | |
| —adj | |
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| lynx (lɪŋks) | |
| —n , pl lynxes, lynx | |
| 1. | a feline mammal, Felis lynx (or canadensis), of Europe and North America, with grey-brown mottled fur, tufted ears, and a short tailRelated: lyncean |
| 2. | the fur of this animal |
| 3. | bay lynx another name for bobcat |
| 4. | desert lynx another name for caracal |
| 5. | Also called: Polish lynx a large fancy pigeon from Poland, with spangled or laced markings |
| Related: lyncean | |
| [C14: via Latin from Greek lunx; related to Old English lox, German Luchs] | |
| 'lynxlike | |
| —adj | |
| Lynx (lɪŋks) | |
| —n , Latin genitive Lyncis | |
| a faint constellation in the N hemisphere lying between Ursa Major and Cancer | |
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Word Origin & History
lynx
1340, from L. lynx (cf. Sp., It. lince), from Gk. lyngz, probably from PIE *leuk- "light," in reference to its gleaming eyes or its ability to see in the dark (cf. Lith. luzzis, O.H.G. luhs, Ger. luchs, O.E. lox, Du. los, Swed. lo "lynx").
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