Meaning & use
lynx
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.
A note on using this word
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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