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Definition of canadian lynx
canadian lynx
Plural:Canadian lynxes
• noun
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North American A medium-sized North American wildcat native to the boreal forests of Canada, Alaska, and the northern contiguous United States, characterized by its distinctive ear tufts, short bobbed tail, thick grayish-brown coat, and large padded paws adapted for hunting snowshoe hares in deep snow.
Example
"While trekking through the snowy boreal forest, the wildlife photographer was thrilled to capture a rare image of a Canadian lynx quietly stalking a hare."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Canadian lynx. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/canadian-lynx