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Definition of snow leopard

snow leopard

Plural:snow leopards
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snow leopard Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A large, elusive feline native to the rugged mountain ranges of Central and South Asia, characterized by its thick, pale gray coat patterned with dark, open rosettes.

Example

"Conservationists are working closely with local communities in the Himalayas to protect the endangered snow leopard and its fragile high-altitude habitat."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

snouted cobra
snow
snow in summer
snow leopard
snow on the mountain
snow pea
snow white cichlid

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'snow' (reflecting its high-altitude, snowy habitat) and 'leopard' (from its spotted resemblance to the leopard, despite being genetically closer to the tiger).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Snow leopard. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/snow leopard
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