snow leopard

noun

a long-haired, leopardlike feline, Panthera (Uncia) uncia, of mountain ranges of central Asia, having a relatively small head and a thick, creamy-gray coat with rosette spots: an endangered species.
Also called ounce2.

Origin of snow leopard

First recorded in 1865–70

Words nearby snow leopard

snow guard, snow gum, snow hole, snow ice, snow job, snow leopard, snow lily, snow line, snow mold, snow pea, snow pear

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British Dictionary definitions for snow leopard

snow leopard

noun

a large feline mammal, Panthera uncia, of mountainous regions of central Asia, closely related to the leopard but having a long pale brown coat marked with black rosettes Also called: ounce