Panda

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈpandÉ™/
• US IPA: /ˈpændÉ™/
• non-rhotic accents Homophones: pander

Origin

From French panda, apparently from a local language in Nepal.

Full definition of panda

Noun

1. (now rare without qualifying word) The red panda, a small raccoon-like animal, Ailurus fulgens of northeast Asia with reddish fur and a long, ringed tail. from 19th c.
2. The giant panda – a black and white bear-like animal, Ailuropoda melanoleuca from the mountains of China. from 19th c.
3. (UK, colloquial) A police car. from 20th c.

Synonyms

• (bear-like animal) giant panda, mottled bear, panda bear
• (raccoon-like animal) lesser panda, red panda

Derived terms