Canada lynx

noun

See under lynx.

Origin of Canada lynx

An Americanism dating back to 1830–40

Definition for canada lynx (2 of 2)

lynx

[ lingks ]

/ lɪŋks /

noun, plural lynx·es, (especially collectively) lynx for 1.

any of several wildcats of the genus Lynx (or Felis), having long limbs, a short tail, and usually tufted ears, especially L. lynx (Canada lynx), of Canada and the northern U.S., having grayish-brown fur marked with white.

genitive Lyn·cis

[lin-sis] /ˈlɪn sɪs/. (initial capital letter) Astronomy. a northern constellation between Ursa Major and Auriga.

Origin of lynx

1300–50; Middle English < Latin < Greek lýnx

OTHER WORDS FROM lynx

lynx·like, adjective

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH lynx

links lynx

British Dictionary definitions for canada lynx (1 of 2)

lynx

/ (lɪŋks) /

noun plural lynxes or lynx

a feline mammal, Felis lynx (or canadensis), of Europe and North America, with grey-brown mottled fur, tufted ears, and a short tail Related adjective: lyncean

the fur of this animal

bay lynx another name for bobcat

desert lynx another name for caracal

Also called: Polish lynx a large fancy pigeon from Poland, with spangled or laced markings

Derived forms of lynx

lynxlike, adjective

Word Origin for lynx

C14: via Latin from Greek lunx; related to Old English lox, German Luchs

British Dictionary definitions for canada lynx (2 of 2)

Lynx