lynx

noun/lɪŋks/

Frequency rank: #12,281 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

a wild cat with tufted ears, a short tail, and spotted fur, found in forests of North America, Europe, and Asia.

Illustration for the English word “lynx”

Example sentence

The wildlife photographer was thrilled to spot a rare lynx hiding behind the snow-covered trees.

Synonyms & related words

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