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Definition of caracal

caracal

/ˈkær.ə.kæl/
car · a · cal
Plural:caracals
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caracal Lexical Profile

caracal Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A medium-sized wild cat of the family Felidae, native to the savannas, deserts, and forests of Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, and India, distinguished by its robust build, sleek reddish-gold coat, long legs, and prominent black tufts at the tips of its ears.

Example

"During our wildlife safari in the Serengeti, we were lucky enough to spot a caracal stealthily stalking a bird through the tall grass."

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• Nearby Words

capuchin monkey
capybara
car
caracal
caracara
caracas
carafe

Word Origin & Etymology

From French 'caracal', derived from the Turkish word 'karakulak', meaning 'black ear' (from 'kara' meaning black, and 'kulak' meaning ear), referring to the prominent black tufts on the animal's ears.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Caracal. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/caracal
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