Synonyms for leopard
Grammar : Noun |
Spell : lep-erd |
Phonetic Transcription : ˈlɛp ərd |
Définition of leopard
Origin :- late 13c., from Old French lebard, leupart (12c., Modern French léopard), from Late Latin leopardus, literally "lion-pard," from Greek leopardos, from leon "lion" + pardos "male panther," which generally is said to be connected to Sanskrit prdakuh "panther, tiger." The animal was thought in ancient times to be a hybrid of these two species.
- noun large ct
- In stature he was about five feet eleven inches, and was apparently as agile as a leopard.
- Extract from : « Ridgeway » by Scian Dubh
- Reluctantly, apathetically, the Leopard Woman's men got to their feet.
- Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White
- He assisted the Leopard Woman to this improvised couch and laid her upon it.
- Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White
- The Leopard Woman, who had walked indomitably, now collapsed.
- Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White
- He stood supporting the half-fainting form of the Leopard Woman.
- Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White
- His speech was not eloquent, nor did it flatter the Leopard Woman, but it was to the point.
- Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White
- The Leopard Woman, not knowing what else to do, trailed after him.
- Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White
- When he saw the Leopard Woman he arose and strolled in her direction.
- Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White
- At his command the Leopard Woman had dropped a pace to the rear.
- Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White
- The Leopard Woman stood just within the circle of illumination.
- Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White
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