Meaning & use
jaguar
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.
A note on using this word
Jaguars are the largest cats in the Americas and, unlike most big cats, are strong, confident swimmers.
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