Transcription
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- [kar-uh-kal]
- /ˈkær əˌkæl/
- /ˈkæ.rəkæl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kar-uh-kal]
- /ˈkær əˌkæl/
Definitions of caracal word
- noun caracal a lynxlike feline mammal, Lynx caracal, inhabiting deserts of N Africa and S Asia, having long legs, a smooth coat of reddish fur, and black-tufted ears 3
- noun caracal the fur of this animal 3
- noun caracal a reddish-brown wildcat (Caracal caracal) of SW Asia and E Africa, with black-tipped ears 3
- noun caracal its fur 3
- noun caracal a slender, catlike mammal, Lynx caracal, with a reddish-brown coat and long tufted ears, inhabiting northern Africa and India. 1
- noun caracal the fur of this animal. 1
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Origin of caracal
First appearance:
before 1750 One of the 47% newest English words
1750-60; < French, apparently Buffon's adaption of Turkish karakulak lynx (kara black + kulak ear)
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Parts of speech for Caracal
noun
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caracal popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for caracal
noun caracal
- feline — belonging or pertaining to the cat family, Felidae.
- lynx — A wild cat with yellowish-brown fur (sometimes spotted), a short tail, and tufted ears, found chiefly in the northern latitudes of North America and Eurasia.
- bobcat — A bobcat is an animal in the cat family which has reddish-brown fur with dark spots or stripes and a short tail. Bobcats live in North America.
- wildcat — any of several North American felines of the genus Lynx. Compare lynx.
- cat — A cat is a furry animal that has a long tail and sharp claws. Cats are often kept as pets.
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