caracal
/kar-uh-kal/US // ˈkær əˌkæl //UK // (ˈkærəˌkæl) //
狞猫,狞笑,狞恶,狞獾
Related Words
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
- : a slender, catlike mammal, Lynx caracal, with a reddish-brown coat and long tufted ears, inhabiting northern Africa and India.
- : the fur of this animal.
Synonyms & Antonyms
as inwildcat
Examples
The lynx inhabits cold and at most temperate climates, while the caracal is to be found only in the warmest countries.
From the remains left by this noble animal, the caracal not unoften enjoys a comfortable repast.
This odd-looking creature appears somewhat like a stoutly built caracal.
The name caracal signifies black-eared, and has been given to the animal because its ears are jet-black in color.
In South Africa, where the caracal abounds, its hide is made by the Zulus into skin-cloaks, known as karosses.
Level 4Browse all words →