name, noun ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A carnivorous spotted large cat native to South and Central America, Panthera onca.
2. 2
   A motor car manufactured by this company
3. 3
   a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis wordnet

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A British motor car manufacturer.

Synonyms

All synonyms

animalantelopeantigoritearmadillobatbobcat

Example

More examples

"Ms Jaguar offered Mr Clinton the position because she had faith in his capabilities."

Etymology

From Portuguese jaguar, from Old Tupi îagûara.

Related phrases

European jaguarmotor carpanthera onca

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