MARGAY

margay, margay cat, Felis wiedi

(noun) small spotted wildcat found from Texas to Brazil

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

margay (plural margays)

Leopardus wiedii, a spotted cat native to Central and South America.

Synonyms: tree ocelot, tiger cat

Anagrams

• Magyar

Source: Wiktionary


Mar"gay, n. (Zoöl.)

Definition: An American wild cat (Felis tigrina), ranging from Mexico to Brazil. It is spotted with black. Called also long-tailed cat.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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