Panthera

[ pan-ther-uh ]

noun

1. a genus of chiefly large cats that includes the snow leopard, tiger, leopard, jaguar, and lion, most having the ability to roar.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Panthera¹

From New Latin; panther

Example Sentences

For example, the genus Panthera is a group of closely related big cats.

From Science News For Students

But the work grew cold, and you came between, and the sun put out the fire on the hearth nec vult panthera domari!

From Project Gutenberg