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ocelot
This term refers specifically to a wild feline species and is used primarily in zoological, ecological, or wildlife contexts. It carries a neutral, descriptive tone and is rarely used metaphorically, though it may appear in literature to evoke the atmosphere of tropical or subtropical wilderness.
As a standard countable noun referring to an animal species, it follows regular English pluralization rules. There are no irregular grammatical properties or restrictive countability constraints associated with this word.
Meanings
Examples
The ocelot is known for its striking spotted coat.
Look over there, I think that is an ocelot hiding in the brush.
An ocelot makes a perfect predator for the dense rainforest.
An ocelot makes a perfect predator for the dense rainforest.
I wonder if an ocelot would be as aggressive as a jaguar.
The biologist tracked the ocelot through the scrubland of Texas.
That ocelot has such an elegant way of moving through the trees.
We saw a rare ocelot during our wildlife tour in Mexico.
The museum exhibit features a preserved ocelot pelt to show its markings.