snow leopard

noun

: a large cat (Panthera uncia synonym Uncia uncia) of upland central Asia with long heavy grayish-white fur irregularly marked with brownish-black spots, rosettes, and rings

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His friends are a snow leopard with a big white mustache and a thimble-size marmoset who also sports a big white mustache. Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2024 As the executive director of the International Snow Leopard Trust, Mishra pioneered community conservation and his team protects up to 58,000 square miles of snow leopard habitat in partnership with indigenous communities. Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Sep. 2024 The Metro Richmond Zoo has added two snow leopard cubs to their roster. Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 14 Aug. 2024 Left behind in Big Bear were the bears, bobcats, mountain lions, snow leopards, and wolves, who were moved inside where they were protected by HVAC systems and air-scrubbers. Jaimie Ding and Jae Hong, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for snow leopard 

Word History

First Known Use

1866, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of snow leopard was in 1866

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“Snow leopard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snow%20leopard. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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snow leopard

noun
: a large cat of central Asia with long heavy grayish white fur marked with brownish black spots and rings

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