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a
: a large strong cat (Panthera pardus) of southern Asia and Africa that is adept at climbing and is usually tawny or buff with black spots arranged in rosettes
called also panther
b
: the fur or pelt of a leopard
2
: a heraldic representation of a lion passant guardant
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Finally, the mixed herding behaviour sometimes observed during migration was proposed as an anti-predation strategy which reduced the risk of being killed by large predators such as lions, cheetahs and leopards.
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T. Michael Anderson, Discover Magazine, 6 Apr. 2024
It is known for lion and leopard sightings as well as an incredible diversity of antelope species, many of which are rarely seen elsewhere.
—Jack Guy, CNN, 4 Apr. 2024
In the picture, the proud mom smiles at the camera while her son, who wears a leopard print furry coat and green beanie, sits on her lap and looks off into the distance.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
The group came to existence in 2017 when, for her 47th birthday in San Diego, Lee Ann Kim got ready for a girls night out, dolled up in high black heels with a skin tight leopard print skirt and a tight black top over a padded bra.
—Soo Youn, NBC News, 16 Mar. 2024
Available in black, hot pink, checkerboard, leopard print, fleece, and even multi-colored faux leather, these 11 belt bags can be worn crossbody or around the waist, while some can even be worn as a sling backpack.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 21 Mar. 2024
What this led to were looks that stood out such as a leopard print Dolce & Gabbana catsuit for one press event.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 21 Mar. 2024
Here, the stairs are carpeted in leopard print, a nod to the previous owners.
—Max Berlinger Stefan Ruiz, New York Times, 18 Mar. 2024
Culpo also added leopard and martini emojis to the photo.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 13 Mar. 2024
T. Michael Anderson, Discover Magazine, 6 Apr. 2024
It is known for lion and leopard sightings as well as an incredible diversity of antelope species, many of which are rarely seen elsewhere.
—Jack Guy, CNN, 4 Apr. 2024
In the picture, the proud mom smiles at the camera while her son, who wears a leopard print furry coat and green beanie, sits on her lap and looks off into the distance.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
The group came to existence in 2017 when, for her 47th birthday in San Diego, Lee Ann Kim got ready for a girls night out, dolled up in high black heels with a skin tight leopard print skirt and a tight black top over a padded bra.
—Soo Youn, NBC News, 16 Mar. 2024
Available in black, hot pink, checkerboard, leopard print, fleece, and even multi-colored faux leather, these 11 belt bags can be worn crossbody or around the waist, while some can even be worn as a sling backpack.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 21 Mar. 2024
What this led to were looks that stood out such as a leopard print Dolce & Gabbana catsuit for one press event.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 21 Mar. 2024
Here, the stairs are carpeted in leopard print, a nod to the previous owners.
—Max Berlinger Stefan Ruiz, New York Times, 18 Mar. 2024
Culpo also added leopard and martini emojis to the photo.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 13 Mar. 2024
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leopard
noun
leop·ard
ˈlep-ərd 
: a large strong cat of southern Asia and Africa that has a brownish buff coat with black spots arranged in broken rings
called also panther
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