panther

¹

[ pan-ther ]

noun

, plural pan·thers, (especially collectively) pan·ther.

1. the cougar or puma, Felis concolor.
2. the leopard, Panthera pardus.
3. any leopard in the black color phase.
4. a very fierce person.
5. Panther, Military. a 43-ton (39-metric ton) German tank of World War II with a 75 mm gun as its main armament.

adjective

1. fierce; strong and violent.

Panther

²

[ pan-ther ]

noun

1. Black Panther.

panther

/ ˈpænθə /

noun

1. another name for the leopard, esp the black variety, which is known as the black panther
2. any of various related animals, esp the puma

Word History and Origins

Origin of panther¹

First recorded before 1000; from Latin panthēra, from Greek pánthēr; replacing Middle English pantere (from Old French, from Latin ) and Old English pandher (from Latin )

Origin of panther²

First recorded in 1965–70

Word History and Origins

Origin of panther¹

C14: from Old French pantère, from Latin panthēra, from Greek panthēr; perhaps related to Sanskrit pundarīka tiger

Example Sentences

Appearing on an Australian talk show this week, the two-time Oscar winner confirmed a potential development in Marvel’s “Black Panther” franchise, saying that “Black Panther 3” will be among the final projects he takes on before retiring.

From Los Angeles Times

“After that, I’m playing Hannibal. After that, I’ve been talking to Steve McQueen about a film. After that, Ryan Coogler is writing a part for me in the next ‘Black Panther.’

From Los Angeles Times

Marvel has yet to announce a third “Black Panther” film, let alone Coogler’s involvement in another installment of the popular franchise.

From Los Angeles Times

Washington was already indirectly involved in “Black Panther’s” success, according to its late star, Chadwick Boseman.

From Los Angeles Times

“There is no ‘Black Panther’ without Denzel Washington,” Boseman said in 2019 when he helped honor Washington with an AFI Life Achievement Award.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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