Panther
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈpænθəɹ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Panther is a noun meaning Any of various big cats with black fur; most especially, the black-coated leopard of Africa and Asia.
Meaning
Any of various big cats with black fur; most especially, the black-coated leopard of Africa and Asia.
More Meanings
- Any big cat of the genus Panthera.
- A cougar; especially the Florida panther.
- (mythology, heraldry) A creature resembling a big cat, typically incensed (“emitting fire”), and often having a multicolored hide, found in Ancient Greek mythology and in medieval and later heraldry (in which its depiction sometimes approaches that of a horse).
- (slang) A girl, especially a young one, who pursues older men.
Word Forms
- panthers
Synonyms for panther
Depending on context, synonyms include catamount, puma, cougar, jaguar, painter.
Antonyms for panther
Common opposites include cougar, cub.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include catamount, cougar, jaguar, puma, painter, tiger.
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