Lynx

Pronunciation

• enPR: lÄ­ngks, IPA: /lɪŋks/
• US enPR: lÄ“ngks, IPA: /liːŋks/
• Homophones: links
• Rhymes: -ɪŋks

Origin

From Middle English lynx, from Latin lynx, from Ancient Greek λύγξ, from Proto-Indo-European *lewk- ("white; light; bright"), because of the cat's glowing eyes and ability to see in the dark. Replaced Old English lox.

Full definition of lynx

Noun

1. Any of several medium-sized wild cats, mostly of the genus Lynx.

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