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wildcat

[wahyld-kat] / ˈwaɪldˌkæt /
NOUN
large cat
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To better understand how evolution shaped these sounds, the researchers compared domestic cat meows with those of five wild cat species: African wildcat, European wildcat, jungle cat, cheetah, and cougar.

From Science Daily • Feb. 11, 2026

USC will resolve any red-zone scoring deficiencies by installing freshman Trent Mosley at wildcat quarterback.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 31, 2025

There was a two-yard touchdown run out of wildcat formation.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 29, 2025

The South West Wildlife Project – a partnership led by Devon Wildlife Trust - said independent research by the University of Exeter showed that about 80% of people asked were positive about wildcat reintroduction.

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2025

And there was a cat beside her, to his astonishment: a large wildcat, as tall as his knee, fur on end, teeth bared, tail erect.

From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman




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