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Definition of leopardskin
leopardskin
/ˈlɛp.ədˌskɪn/
leop · ard · skin
Plural:leopardskins
•Adjective:leopardskin
leopardskin Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
7
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
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Wordle Guess
• adjective
1
Made from the fur of a leopard, or from an imitation fabric patterned with dark rosette spots on a tawny background.
Example
"The actress wore a vintage leopardskin coat to the film premiere."
• noun
1
The pelt or fur of a leopard, or a synthetic fabric designed to imitate its distinctive spotted pattern.
Example
"The antique armchair had been reupholstered in faux leopardskin."
2
A garment, cloak, or ceremonial mantle made from or patterned like the fur of a leopard.
Example
"In ancient Egyptian art, high priests are frequently depicted wearing a ceremonial leopardskin over their linen robes."
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Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Leopardskin. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/leopardskin