Bobcat: meaning, definitions and examples
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bobcat
[ หbษbหkรฆt ]
wildlife
A bobcat is a medium-sized North American cat with a short tail, tufted ears, and a coat that is typically gray or brown with black spots.
Examples of usage
- The bobcat is a skilled hunter, preying on small mammals and birds.
- Bobcats are elusive creatures, often avoiding human contact.
- The bobcat's population has been affected by habitat loss and hunting.
Translations
Translations of the word "bobcat" in other languages:
๐ต๐น lince
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเคเคฒเฅ เคฌเคฟเคฒเฅเคฒเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Luchs
๐ฎ๐ฉ kucing hutan
๐บ๐ฆ ัะธัั
๐ต๐ฑ rys
๐ฏ๐ต ใชใชใคใใใณ
๐ซ๐ท lynx
๐ช๐ธ lince
๐น๐ท vaลak
๐ฐ๐ท ์ค๋ผ์๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุดู
๐จ๐ฟ rys
๐ธ๐ฐ rys
๐จ๐ณ ็็
๐ธ๐ฎ ris
๐ฎ๐ธ รบlfur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะปะตัััะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ vaลaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ lince
Etymology
The word 'bobcat' originated in the United States in the early 19th century. The 'bob' in 'bobcat' refers to the short or bobbed tail of the animal. Bobcats have long been part of Native American folklore and are considered symbols of stealth and agility. They play a significant role in the ecosystem by controlling rodent populations. Bobcats have adapted well to human development but still face threats such as habitat destruction and illegal hunting.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #32,412 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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- 32411 amputee
- 32412 bobcat
- 32413 taxied
- 32414 premonitions
- 32415 passรฉ
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