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Definition of leopardess

leopardess

/ˈlɛp.ɚ.dəs/
leop · ard · ess
Plural:leopardesses
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leopardess Lexical Profile

leopardess Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A female leopard (Panthera pardus), a large, solitary, rosette-spotted wild cat of the family Felidae native to sub-Saharan Africa and parts of Asia.

Example

"The wildlife documentary followed a mother leopardess as she carried her cubs into the safety of an acacia tree."

• Rhymes for leopardess

• Nearby Words

leopard snake
leopard tortoise
leopard's bane
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leopardskin
leotard
lepechinia

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English by adding the feminine suffix '-ess' (from Old French '-esse') to 'leopard', which derives via Old French and Latin from Ancient Greek 'leopardos', a compound of 'leon' (lion) and 'pardos' (male panther).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Leopardess. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/leopardess
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