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Definition of ocelot

ocelot

/ˈɑː.sə.lɑːt/
oc · e · lot
Plural:ocelots
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ocelot Lexical Profile

ocelot Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A medium-sized wild cat native to the southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, and South America, characterized by a sleek, yellowish coat marked with prominent dark spots, rosettes, and stripes.

Example

"The wildlife photographer waited quietly in the dense brush of the Amazon rainforest, hoping to capture a rare photograph of an ocelot hunting at dusk."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English in the late 18th century from French 'ocelot', derived from the Classical Nahuatl word 'ōcēlōtl', which originally referred to a jaguar.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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