About The Word Ocelot

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Ocelot

Ocelot Meaning & Definition
Ocelot Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Ocelot?

[n] nocturnal wildcat of Central and South America having a dark-spotted buff-brown coat

Synonyms | Synonyms for Ocelot: Felis pardalis | panther cat

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See Also | Felis | genus Felis | wildcat

Ocelot In Webster's Dictionary

\O"ce*lot\, n. [Mexican ocelotl.] (Zo["o]l.) An American feline carnivore ({Felis pardalis}). It ranges from the Southwestern United States to Patagonia. It is covered with blackish ocellated spots and blotches, which are variously arranged. The ground color varies from reddish gray to tawny yellow.

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