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Definition of eurasian lynx
eurasian lynx
Plural:Eurasian lynxes
eurasian lynx Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
7
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A medium-sized wild cat (Lynx lynx) widely distributed across Northern, Central, and Eastern Europe, as well as Central Asia and Siberia, characterized by its bobbed tail, black-tufted ears, large padded paws, and thick, spotted coat.
Example
"During our winter expedition in the Siberian taiga, we were lucky enough to spot an elusive Eurasian lynx silently tracking its prey through the deep snow."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
The name combines 'Eurasian', reflecting its native geographical range across Europe and Asia, with 'lynx', derived from the Middle English 'lince' and Latin 'lynx', ultimately from the Greek 'lunx' which stems from the Proto-Indo-European root *leuk- (meaning 'light' or 'brightness', likely in reference to the feline's reflective eyes).
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Eurasian lynx. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/eurasian lynx