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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

All modern cats are descended from the same species - the African wildcat.

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2025

Their two daemons were staring at each other, Pantalaimon as a wildcat, Annie’s Kyrillion as a fox.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman