Meaning & use

jaguar

noun·Everyday

A large, powerfully built wild cat with a spotted coat, native to Central and South America.

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The jaguar moved silently through the rainforest, tracking a wild pig.

Conservationists are working to protect the jaguar's shrinking natural habitat.

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Jaguars are the largest cats in the Americas and, unlike most big cats, are strong, confident swimmers.

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