Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The leopard. See cuts under
leopard and panther.
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Examples
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The only wild animals to be found are the small and comparatively harmless tree-tiger, and the little brown honey-bear, but neither of these are much feared.
Children of Borneo Edwin Herbert Gomes
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In India the leopard is called by the natives the "tree-tiger," from its generally taking refuge in a tree when pursued, and also from being often seen among the branches: so quick and active is the animal in this situation, that it is not easy to take a fair aim at him.
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