lynx
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 United States, having grayish-brown fur marked with white.
genitive Lyn·cis [lin-sis]. /ˈlɪn sɪs/. (initial capital letter)Astronomy. a northern constellation between Ursa Major and Auriga.
Origin of lynx
1Other words from lynx
- lynxlike, adjective
Words that may be confused with lynx
- links, lynx
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British Dictionary definitions for lynx (1 of 2)
/ (lɪŋks) /
a feline mammal, Felis lynx (or canadensis), of Europe and North America, with grey-brown mottled fur, tufted ears, and a short tail: Related adjective: lyncean
the fur of this animal
Origin of lynx
1Derived forms of lynx
- lynxlike, adjective
British Dictionary definitions for Lynx (2 of 2)
/ (lɪŋks) /
a faint constellation in the N hemisphere lying between Ursa Major and Cancer
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