FELIS

Felis, genus Felis

(noun) type genus of the Felidae: true cats and most wildcats

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Fe"lis, n. Etym: [L., cat.] (Zoöl.)

Definition: A genus of carnivorous mammals, including the domestic cat, the lion, tiger, panther, and similar animals.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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MEGALITH

(noun) memorial consisting of a very large stone forming part of a prehistoric structure (especially in western Europe)


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