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Definitions for Lynx

[1] any of several wildcats of the genus Lynx (or Felis ), having long limbs, a short tail, and usually tufted ears, especially L. lynx (Canada lynx) , of Canada and the northern U.S., having grayish-brown fur marked with white.
[2] genitive Lyn·cis [lin -sis] /ˈlɪn sɪs/ . (initial capital letter ) Astronomy . a northern constellation between Ursa Major and Auriga.
[3] a feline mammal, Felis lynx (or canadensis ), of Europe and North America, with grey-brown mottled fur, tufted ears, and a short tail Related adjective: lyncean
[4] the fur of this animal
[5] bay lynx another name for bobcat
[6] desert lynx another name for caracal
[7] Also called: Polish lynx a large fancy pigeon from Poland, with spangled or laced markings
[8] a faint constellation in the N hemisphere lying between Ursa Major and Cancer

Words related to Lynx

wildcat, bobcat, cat, catamount, caracal

Words nearby Lynx

lynn, lynn canal, lynnfield, lynnwood, lynwood, lynx, lynx-eyed, lyo-, lyocratic, lyolysis, lyon

Origin of Lynx

1300–50; Middle English < Latin < Greek lýnx

Words that may be confused with Lynx

links, lynx

Other words from Lynx

lynx·like , adjective

Word origin for Lynx

C14: via Latin from Greek lunx; related to Old English lox, German Luchs

Synonyms for Lynx

bobcat, wildcat, caracal, cat, catamount