Canadian lynx

noun

variants or Canada lynx

Examples of Canadian lynx in a Sentence

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Take a walking safari to spot Canadian lynx, Chilean flamingoes, and African penguins. Elaine Glusac, AFAR Media, 19 May 2025 There are three types of lynxes other than the bobcat: the Canadian lynx, the Iberian lynx and the Eurasian lynx. The Arizona Republic, 25 Jan. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1780, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Canadian lynx was in 1780

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“Canadian lynx.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Canadian%20lynx. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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Canadian lynx

noun
variants or Canada lynx
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