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- [pan-ther]
- /ˈpæn θər/
- /ˈpæn.θər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pan-ther]
- /ˈpæn θər/
Definitions of panther word
- noun plural panther the cougar or puma, Felis concolor. 1
- noun plural panther the leopard, Panthera pardus. 1
- noun plural panther any leopard in the black color phase. 1
- noun plural panther Informal. a very fierce person. 1
- noun plural panther (initial capital letter) Military. a 43-ton (39 metric tons) German tank of World War II with a 75mm gun as its main armament. 1
- adjective panther fierce; strong and violent. 1
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Origin of panther
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; < Latin panthēra < Greek pánthēr; replacing Middle English pantere (< Old French < Latin) and Old English pandher (< L)
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Parts of speech for Panther
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panther popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% 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".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for panther
noun panther
- 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.
- catamount — any of various medium-sized felines, such as the puma or lynx
- cat — A cat is a furry animal that has a long tail and sharp claws. Cats are often kept as pets.
- cheetah — A cheetah is a wild animal that looks like a large cat with black spots on its body. Cheetahs can run very fast.
- cougar — A cougar is a wild member of the cat family. Cougars have brownish-grey fur and live in mountain regions of North and South America.
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