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. See bobcat
   bay lynx
   bay lynx another name for bobcat
4. See caracal
   desert lynx
   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

In a Lynx, however, Harry could take part in reconnaissance missions and transport passengers.

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The Lynx can be refueled like a car and will be able to fly four times a day.

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I went to see the Lynx being built at Mojave Air and Space Port, near Edwards Air Force Base in the California desert.

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Some are also unhappy about the Italian sale of Lynx armored personnel carriers to Russia.

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A Royal Navy Pilot sits inside a Lynx helicopter at RAF Odiham air base today ahead of a rehearsal for a Diamond Jubilee flypast.

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To this animal we shall preserve the name of Ounce, because, in fact, it seems to have some affinity to the lynx.

From Project Gutenberg

The species of the lynx is very common throughout Europe, and also in the northern provinces of Asia.

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The lynx inhabits cold and at most temperate climates, while the caracal is to be found only in the warmest countries.

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The lynx is not so big as the wolf, has shorter legs, and generally about the size of a fox.

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The lynx is certainly more common in cold than in temperate climates, and is at least very rare in hot ones.

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Related Words

• bobcat
• wildcat