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a
: a large strong cat (Panthera pardus) of southern Asia and Africa that is adept at climbing and is usually tawny or buff with black spots arranged in rosettes
called also panther
b
: the fur or pelt of a leopard
2
: a heraldic representation of a lion passant guardant
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Prints and Patterns Kate Flannery and Mary Lynn Rajskub bring florals and leopard print to the red carpet at the 1923 season 2 premiere in Los Angeles on Feb. 19.
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Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025
Amid the usual sea of wintry blacks, grays and layers outside shows, there was also a healthy amount of snakeskin and animal (mostly leopard) prints.
—Simbarashe Cha, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
Shearling; leopard; neutrals like brown, gray and oatmeal; luxe fabrics; wrap coats, and great American sportswear.
—David Moin, WWD, 12 Feb. 2025
The itinerary brings travelers through wondrous landscapes in East Africa hot spots Tanzania and Kenya in search of lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, and Cape buffalo.
—Kathryn Romeyn, AFAR Media, 11 Feb. 2025
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Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025
Amid the usual sea of wintry blacks, grays and layers outside shows, there was also a healthy amount of snakeskin and animal (mostly leopard) prints.
—Simbarashe Cha, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
Shearling; leopard; neutrals like brown, gray and oatmeal; luxe fabrics; wrap coats, and great American sportswear.
—David Moin, WWD, 12 Feb. 2025
The itinerary brings travelers through wondrous landscapes in East Africa hot spots Tanzania and Kenya in search of lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, and Cape buffalo.
—Kathryn Romeyn, AFAR Media, 11 Feb. 2025
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“Leopard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leopard. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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leopard
noun
leop·ard
ˈlep-ərd 
: a large strong cat of southern Asia and Africa that has a brownish buff coat with black spots arranged in broken rings
called also panther
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