Jaguar
/ˈd͡ʒæɡ.jʊə/ name, noun
name, noun ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A carnivorous spotted large cat native to South and Central America, Panthera onca.
- 2 A motor car manufactured by this company
- 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 A British motor car manufacturer.
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.