Synonyms for panther


Grammar : Noun
Spell : pan-ther
Phonetic Transcription : ˈpæn θər


Définition of panther

Origin :
  • early 13c., from Old French pantere "panther" (12c.), from Latin panthera, from Greek panther "panther, leopard," probably of Oriental origin. Folk etymology derivation from Greek pan- "all" + ther "beast" led to many curious fables.
  • noun large cat
Example sentences :
  • He's not so large or tall, but quick and springy, and muscled like a panther.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • The Panther was forced to repass the Vulcan in the new maneuver.
  • Extract from : « The Cruise of the Dry Dock » by T. S. Stribling
  • Then the false mother had to turn into a panther again, lest she fall down.
  • Extract from : « The Chinese Fairy Book » by Various
  • On her way a panther met her, and asked where she were going.
  • Extract from : « The Chinese Fairy Book » by Various
  • But when the panther came in, they saw it was not really their mother after all.
  • Extract from : « The Chinese Fairy Book » by Various
  • “A panther has devoured our mother and our brother,” said the girls.
  • Extract from : « The Chinese Fairy Book » by Various
  • “A panther has devoured our mother and brother,” said the girls.
  • Extract from : « The Chinese Fairy Book » by Various
  • Now the woman wanted to call for help, but the panther seized and devoured her.
  • Extract from : « The Chinese Fairy Book » by Various
  • But Panther was not pleased to think that his brother was so uneducated, so he had him study.
  • Extract from : « The Chinese Fairy Book » by Various
  • The ogre, surprised, asked him who he was, and Panther told him his whole story.
  • Extract from : « The Chinese Fairy Book » by Various

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