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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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The warriors who pillaged distant lands, for instance, returned with at least 20,000 elephants, lions, leopards and other exotic creatures that were paraded in public spaces and killed in gruesome displays of power, their meat likely distributed to city residents.
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Krista Langlois, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 July 2025
The leopard print kaftan was paired with a mini clutch.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 7 July 2025
How to enter Nashville Zoo's leopard cub naming contest
Guests of the Nashville Zoo can support conservation efforts by taking part in the zoo's naming contest.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
But what sort of mimsy leopard would take a dock manager’s elbow?
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Krista Langlois, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 July 2025
The leopard print kaftan was paired with a mini clutch.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 7 July 2025
How to enter Nashville Zoo's leopard cub naming contest
Guests of the Nashville Zoo can support conservation efforts by taking part in the zoo's naming contest.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
But what sort of mimsy leopard would take a dock manager’s elbow?
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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“Leopard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leopard. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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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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