Meaning & use

lynx

noun·Academic

A wild cat with tufted ears, a short tail, and thick fur, found in forests of North America, Europe, and Asia.

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A lynx padded silently through the snow, hunting for hares.

Conservationists reintroduced the lynx to parts of its former range in Europe.

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The lynx is known for its keen eyesight, giving rise to the expression 'eyes like a lynx' for someone very sharp-sighted.

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