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- [lep-erd]
- /ˈlɛp ərd/
- /ˈlep.əd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lep-erd]
- /ˈlɛp ərd/
Definitions of leopard word
- noun leopard a large, spotted Asian or African carnivore, Panthera pardus, of the cat family, usually tawny with black markings; the Old World panther: all leopard populations are threatened or endangered. 1
- noun leopard the fur or pelt of this animal. 1
- noun leopard any of various related cats resembling this animal. 1
- noun leopard Heraldry. a lion represented from the side as walking, usually with one forepaw raised, and looking toward the spectator. 1
- noun leopard Numismatics. an Anglo-Gallic gold coin issued by Edward III, equal to half a florin, bearing the figure of a leopard. a silver Anglo-Gallic coin issued by Henry V. 1
- noun leopard (initial capital letter) Military. a 42-ton (38-metric ton) West German tank with a 105mm gun. 1
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Origin of leopard
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English < Late Latin leōpardus < Greek leópardos, syncopated variant of leontópardos, equivalent to leonto- (stem of léōn) lion + párdos pard1
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Parts of speech for Leopard
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preposition
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leopard popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
leopard usage trend in Literature
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