Ocelot: meaning, definitions and examples
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ocelot
[ หoสsษlษt ]
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:
๐ต๐น ocelote
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคธเฅเคฒเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Ozelot
๐ฎ๐ฉ ocelot
๐บ๐ฆ ะพัะตะปะพั
๐ต๐ฑ ocelot
๐ฏ๐ต ใชใปใญใใ
๐ซ๐ท ocelot
๐ช๐ธ ocelote
๐น๐ท ocelot
๐ฐ๐ท ์ค์ ๋กฏ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃูุณููุงุช
๐จ๐ฟ ocelot
๐ธ๐ฐ ocelot
๐จ๐ณ ่ฑน็ซ
๐ธ๐ฎ ocelot
๐ฎ๐ธ ocelot
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพัะตะปะพั
๐ฌ๐ช แแชแแแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ oselot
๐ฒ๐ฝ ocelote
Etymology
The word 'ocelot' is derived from the Nahuatl word 'ลcฤlลtl', 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.
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