African Lynx

Pronunciation: /ˈæfrɪkən lɪŋks/

Definitions of african lynx

noun African lynx

Example Sentences

A1 The African lynx is a wild cat found in Africa.

A2 Tourists on safari hope to catch a glimpse of the elusive African lynx.

B1 Conservation efforts are being made to protect the habitat of the African lynx.

B2 Researchers are studying the behavior and hunting patterns of the African lynx.

C1 The African lynx is known for its stealth and agility in hunting prey.

C2 Veterinarians are working to ensure the health and well-being of the African lynx population.

Examples of african lynx in a Sentence

formal The African lynx is a medium-sized wild cat native to Africa.

informal I heard that the African lynx has really sharp claws.

slang Check out that cool African lynx over there!

figurative She stalked her prey like an African lynx hunting in the savanna.

Grammatical Forms of african lynx

• plural: African lynxes
• comparative: more African lynx
• superlative: most African lynx
• present tense: African lynx
• future tense: will be African lynx
• perfect tense: has been African lynx
• continuous tense: is being African lynx
• singular: African lynx
• positive degree: African lynx
• infinitive: to be African lynx
• gerund: being African lynx
• participle: African lynx

Origin and Evolution of african lynx

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'African lynx' likely originated from the combination of the word 'African' referring to the geographic region and 'lynx' referring to the wild cat species.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'African lynx' may have been used to describe a specific species of lynx found in Africa or as a general term for any lynx species found on the African continent.