Lynx: meaning, definitions and examples

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lynx

 

[ lษชล‹ks ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

wild animal

A lynx is a wild cat with a short tail, tufted ears, and a ruff of fur around the face, native to the forests of Europe, North America, and Asia.

Synonyms

bobcat, wildcat

Examples of usage

  • The lynx is known for its keen eyesight and sharp hearing.
  • Lynxes are solitary animals that hunt small mammals for food.
Context #2 | Noun

brand name

Lynx is also a brand of men's grooming products, including deodorant and body spray.

Synonyms

Axe (in the US)

Examples of usage

  • He always uses Lynx deodorant before going out.
  • The Lynx body spray has a long-lasting fragrance.

Translations

Translations of the word "lynx" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lince

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคฟเค‚เค•เฅเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Luchs

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lynx

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ryล›

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ชใ‚ชใƒคใƒžใƒใ‚ณ (ลŒyamaneko)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lynx

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lince

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vaลŸak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šค๋ผ์†Œ๋‹ˆ (seulasoni)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุดู‚ (washaq)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rys

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rys

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Œž็Œ (shฤ“lรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ris

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รบlfaldalynx

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั–ะปะตัƒัั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒแƒชแƒฎแƒ•แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜ (potskhveri)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vaลŸaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lince

Etymology

The word 'lynx' originated from the Greek word 'lynx,' which referred to the wild cat. The Lynx genus includes four species of medium-sized wild cats. These elusive animals have been featured in various mythologies and folklore throughout history, symbolizing different qualities like stealth and mystery.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,014, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.