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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Through intimate verité footage and stunning cinematography, the film highlights the power of women’s voices in conservation, shaping a better future for themselves and the elusive snow leopards. Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 8 Mar. 2025 At the Bronx Zoo in New York City, snow leopards and bears enjoyed frolicking in the flurries Tuesday. Patrick Smith, NBC News, 12 Feb. 2025 Why are the number of snow leopard sightings dwindling to such a degree? Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 13 Mar. 2025 Northern India: Protecting Snow Leopards Through Tourism For years, snow leopards were seen as a threat to livestock, but through the Snow Leopard Conservancy India Trust, local communities are now embracing snow leopard tourism as a way to generate income and protect the species. Roger Sands, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for snow leopard

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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 5 Apr. 2025.

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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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