Ocelot: meaning, definitions and examples

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ocelot

 

[ หˆoสŠsษ™lษ’t ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal species

The ocelot is a medium-sized wild cat native to the Americas, known for its distinctive coat with a pattern of spots and stripes. It is primarily nocturnal, utilizing its keen senses to hunt small to medium-sized mammals, birds, and reptiles. Ocelots are solitary animals and are often found in a variety of habitats, including tropical rainforests and dry scrublands.

Synonyms

Felidae, Leopardus pardalis, wild cat.

Examples of usage

  • The ocelot prowled through the underbrush at night.
  • Conservation efforts are underway to protect the habitat of the ocelot.
  • Many people are fascinated by the ocelot's beautiful fur.

Translations

Translations of the word "ocelot" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ocelote

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค“เคธเฅ‡เคฒเฅ‹เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ozelot

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ocelot

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพั†ะตะปะพั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ocelot

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ชใ‚ปใƒญใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ocelot

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ocelote

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ocelot

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ค์…€๋กฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูˆุณูŠู„ุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ocelot

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ocelot

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฑน็Œซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ocelot

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ocelot

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพัะตะปะพั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒชแƒ”แƒšแƒแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oselot

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ocelote

Etymology

The word 'ocelot' is derived from the Nahuatl word 'ลcฤ“lลtl', referring to a jaguar or a wild cat. This term entered the English language in the mid-18th century. Ocelots were historically hunted for their fur, which contributed to declines in their populations. Over time, they have been revered in many cultures and were often seen as symbols of agility and adaptability. In modern times, ocelots are recognized for their ecological importance and are a focus of various conservation efforts throughout their range in the Americas.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,369, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.