Panther Meaning
/ˈpænθəɹ/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounAny of various big cats with black fur; most especially, the black-coated leopard of Africa and Asia.
nounAny big cat of the genus Panthera.
Sentence Examples
I just saw a panther.
I just spotted a panther.
Ziri said he spotted a panther in the national park.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
In the jungle, the dangerous black ____ silently stalked its prey through the trees.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The black ____ moved silently through the jungle, its dark coat blending perfectly with the shadows.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English pantere, panter, from Old French pantere, from Latin panthēra, from Ancient Greek πάνθηρ (pánthēr, “panther”).
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CEFR Practice Quiz
In the jungle, the dangerous black ____ silently stalked its prey through the trees.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The black ____ moved silently through the jungle, its dark coat blending perfectly with the shadows.