bobcat
noun/ˈbɑbˌkæt/
Frequency rank: #15,659 most common English word
Meaning
a wild North American cat with a short tail, spotted fur, and tufted ears.
Example sentence
The wildlife photographer was thrilled to spot bobcat resting quietly on a rocky ledge.
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