bobcat

/ˈbɔb.kæt/

UK: /ˈbɒb.kæt/

BƆB · kæt (2 syllables)

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Definition

A North American wildcat (Lynx rufus), having tufted ears and a short tail.

From bob (short hair; with reference to its tail) + cat.

"In the course of a single month this year, the following news reports emanated from Florida: […]A father from East Orlando punched a bobcat in the face for attacking his daughter’s dog."