Panther

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ˈpænθɚ/
• RP IPA: /ˈpænθə/

Origin

From Old French pantere (modern panthère), from Latin panthera, from Ancient Greek πάνθηρ (panthēr, "panther").

Full definition of panther

Noun

1. Any of various big cats with black fur; most especially, the black-coated leopard of India.
2. Any big cat of the genus Panthera.
3. A cougar; especially the Florida panther.

Derived terms

• black panther
• Black Panther Party
• Gray Panthers
• Pink Panther
• pantheress