Ocelot

Pronunciation: /ˈɒsəlɒt/

Definitions of ocelot

noun a wild cat found in Central and South America, known for its beautiful spotted fur

Example Sentences

A1 An ocelot is a wild cat found in the Americas.

A2 The ocelot's fur has a distinctive pattern of spots and stripes.

B1 Conservation efforts are underway to protect the ocelot's habitat.

B2 Researchers are studying the behavior of ocelots in the wild.

C1 The ocelot is a nocturnal predator that hunts small mammals and birds.

C2 The ocelot's population is declining due to deforestation and poaching.

Examples of ocelot in a Sentence

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

informal I saw an ocelot at the zoo yesterday, it was so cute!

slang That ocelot is one cool cat.

figurative Her eyes were as fierce as an ocelot's when she was angry.

Grammatical Forms of ocelot

• past tense: ocelot-ed
• plural: ocelots
• comparative: more ocelot
• superlative: most ocelot
• present tense: ocelots
• future tense: will ocelot
• perfect tense: have ocelot-ed
• continuous tense: is ocelot-ing
• singular: ocelot
• positive degree: ocelot
• infinitive: to ocelot
• gerund: ocelot-ing
• participle: ocelot-ed

Origin and Evolution of ocelot

First Known Use: 1750 year

Language of Origin: Nahuatl

Story behind the word: The word 'ocelot' originates from the Nahuatl language spoken by the Aztecs in Mesoamerica.

Evolution of the word: The word 'ocelot' has retained its original meaning of 'jaguar' in Nahuatl, but in English, it specifically refers to a small wild cat species found in the Americas.