key term
leopard
Originalπάρδαλις (DC)
Transliterationpardalis (DC)
Strong's
Languagegreek
Domainmammals
refers to two members of the large cat family: Panthera pardus - leopard; about 2 m in length and yellowish brown with black spots arranged in rosettes all over the body and tail; hunts by stalking prey; and Acinonyx jubatus - cheetah; spotted but are slightly smaller and have longer legs than leopards; extremely fast; symbol of violent danger or of speed (cheetah)
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“leopard.” Atlas. Accessed 2026. https://fcbh-atlas.vercel.app/en/term/leopard-2