Ocelot

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /ˈɒsÉ™lÉ’t/
• US IPA: /ˈɑːsÉ™lɑːt/

Origin

From Nahuatl ōcēlōtl ("jaguar").

Full definition of ocelot

Noun

1. An American feline carnivore (Felis pardalis) covered with blackish ocellated spots and blotches which are variously arranged.

Synonyms

• chati