lynx

[ lingks ]

noun

plural: lynxes (especially collectively) lynx genitive: Lyncis [lin, -sis].

1. any of several wildcats of the genus Lynx (or Felis ), having long limbs, a short tail, and usually tufted ears, especially L. lynx Canada lynx, of Canada and the northern United States, having grayish-brown fur marked with white.
2. genitive Lyncis [lin, -sis]. (initial capital letter) Astronomy. a northern constellation between Ursa Major and Auriga.

lynx

¹

/ lɪŋks /

noun

1. a feline mammal, Felis lynx (or canadensis ), of Europe and North America, with grey-brown mottled fur, tufted ears, and a short tail lyncean
2. the fur of this animal
3. bay lynx
   another name for bobcat
4. desert lynx
   another name for caracal
5. Also calledPolish lynx a large fancy pigeon from Poland, with spangled or laced markings

Lynx

²

/ lɪŋks /

noun

1. a faint constellation in the N hemisphere lying between Ursa Major and Cancer

Derived Forms

• ˈlynxˌlike, adjective

Other Words From

• lynxlike adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of lynx¹

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English, from Latin, from Greek lýnx

Word History and Origins

Origin of lynx¹

C14: via Latin from Greek lunx; related to Old English lox, German Luchs

Example Sentences

The New York Liberty face the Minnesota Lynx for the championship in what has been a remarkable year for the WNBA.

From Slate

Mr Metelskiy captured a serene image of a lynx stretching in the evening sun, blending into the wilderness.

From BBC

After over six months of patience, he positioned his camera trap near the footprints of potential prey, revealing the elusive lynx in its natural habitat.

From BBC

John Marriott photographs a lynx resting, with its fully grown young sheltering from the cold wind behind it.

From BBC

Dearica Hamby led all scorers, but the ailing Sparks lost at home to the Minnesota Lynx Tuesday night.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• bobcat
• wildcat