Jaguar

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒæɡwɑr/

Definitions of jaguar

noun A large wild cat found in the Americas, typically having a yellowish-brown coat with black spots, known for its strength and agility.

Example Sentences

A1 The jaguar is a large wild cat that lives in the Americas.

A2 I saw a jaguar at the zoo last week.

B1 The jaguar is a solitary animal that hunts at night.

B2 Conservation efforts are being made to protect the jaguar population.

C1 The jaguar is known for its powerful bite and strong jaws.

C2 The jaguar is a top predator in its habitat and plays a crucial role in the ecosystem.

Examples of jaguar in a Sentence

formal The jaguar is a large wild cat species native to the Americas.

informal I saw a jaguar at the zoo yesterday, it was so majestic!

slang That car is a real jaguar, sleek and powerful.

figurative Her eyes were like a jaguar's, fierce and intense.

Grammatical Forms of jaguar

• past tense: jaguar
• plural: jaguars
• comparative: more jaguar
• superlative: most jaguar
• present tense: jaguars
• future tense: will jaguar
• perfect tense: have jaguared
• continuous tense: is jaguaring
• singular: jaguar
• positive degree: jaguar
• infinitive: to jaguar
• gerund: jaguaring
• participle: jaguared

Origin and Evolution of jaguar

First Known Use: 1604 year

Language of Origin: Tupi-Guarani

Story behind the word: The word 'jaguar' originates from the Tupi-Guarani language of indigenous peoples in South America.

Evolution of the word: The word 'jaguar' has remained relatively consistent in its meaning and pronunciation since its first known use in the early 17th century.