lynx

UK
/lɪŋks/
US
/lɪŋks/

Translations

lynxnoun
lynxes
pl
UK
/lɪŋks/
US
/lɪŋks/
The lynx is known for its tufted ears and short tail.
Рысь известна своими кисточками на ушах и коротким хвостом.
Additional translations
Synonyms
lynxadjective
Attributive use meaning ‘relating to or characteristic of a lynx’.

Definitions

lynxnoun
A wild cat with a short tail, tufted ears, and a spotted coat, found in the forests of Europe, Asia, and North America.
The lynx is known for its keen eyesight and ability to hunt in the snow.
Any of several medium-sized wild cats of the genus Lynx, including the Eurasian lynx and the Canada lynx.
The Canada lynx is specially adapted to hunting snowshoe hares in deep snow.
The soft spotted fur of a lynx, used as a pelt or in garments.
The vintage coat was trimmed with luxurious lynx around the collar.
lynxadjective
Relating to, made from, or characteristic of a lynx.
The reserve has introduced a lynx monitoring program to track the elusive cats.