caracal
noun
car·a·cal
| \ ˈker-ə-ˌkal
, ˈka-rə-\
, ˈka-rə-\
Definition of caracal
: a long-legged reddish-brown nocturnal cat (Felis caracal synonym Lynx caracal) of savannas in Africa and parts of Asia that has long pointed ears with a tuft of black hairs at the tip
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The caracal was not current with its vaccinations, Fermon said. — Javonte Anderson, chicagotribune.com, "Exotic cat shot to death by Bloomington cops after attacking 6-year-old girl and her mother," 25 June 2019 An exotic cat known as a caracal attacked a woman and her 6-year-old daughter and went after a dog before it was shot and killed by a police officer in Bloomington on Sunday morning, police said. — Chicago Tribune Staff, chicagotribune.com, "Daywatch: Legal recreational marijuana coming, an exotic cat attack and other things to know to start your day," 26 June 2019 The cat has been identified as a caracal, an exotic cat, which according to the Chicago Zoological Society is found mainly in Africa and Asia. — Javonte Anderson, chicagotribune.com, "Exotic cat shot to death by Bloomington cops after attacking 6-year-old girl and her mother," 25 June 2019 Last Tuesday, the animal stars included an African porcupine, a caracal, a smallish African cat with prominent tufted ears, a monitor lizard and a cheetah. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "For San Diego Zoo visitors, Sundown Summer Safari gives something extra," 22 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'caracal.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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