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caracal

car·a·cal
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kar-uh-kal]
    • /ˈkær əˌkæl/
    • /ˈkæ.rəkæl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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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.
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Synonyms 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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