Meaning & use
felid
An animal belonging to the cat family, which includes lions, tigers, and domestic cats.
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Zoologists classified the newly discovered fossil as an ancient felid related to modern lions.
Every felid, from the smallest house cat to the largest tiger, shares retractable claws.
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Felid is a technical, scientific term used mainly in zoology; 'cat' remains the everyday word for the same animals.
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