lynx
noun/lɪŋks/
Frequency rank: #12,281 most common English word
Meaning
a wild cat with tufted ears, a short tail, and spotted fur, found in forests of North America, Europe, and Asia.
Example sentence
The wildlife photographer was thrilled to spot lynx hiding behind the snow-covered trees.
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