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a
: a large strong cat (Panthera pardus) of southern Asia and Africa that is adept at climbing and is usually tawny or buff with black spots arranged in rosettes
called also panther
b
: the fur or pelt of a leopard
2
: a heraldic representation of a lion passant guardant
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With a Hint of Leopard Print For scene-stealing outerwear, like this leopard topper, a black trouser and block heels make for the perfect backdrop.
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Christina Holevas, Vogue, 29 Dec. 2025
Three boldly distinct but equally strong upholstery selections converse easily with one another in this mise-en-scène, and the lighthearted purple, pink, and white leopard print on the window seat cushion keeps pace with the other prints without overwhelming any of them.
—Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
The New England Aquarium is home to two male leopard whiptail rays, one weighing in at 140 pounds and the other at a whopping 162 pounds.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 24 Dec. 2025
For instance, the retailer said that when baggy leopard-print jeans started trending last year, Universal Thread was able to tape into the company’s denim reserves and quickly launch the style, with a lead time cut by 25 percent.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 22 Dec. 2025
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Christina Holevas, Vogue, 29 Dec. 2025
Three boldly distinct but equally strong upholstery selections converse easily with one another in this mise-en-scène, and the lighthearted purple, pink, and white leopard print on the window seat cushion keeps pace with the other prints without overwhelming any of them.
—Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
The New England Aquarium is home to two male leopard whiptail rays, one weighing in at 140 pounds and the other at a whopping 162 pounds.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 24 Dec. 2025
For instance, the retailer said that when baggy leopard-print jeans started trending last year, Universal Thread was able to tape into the company’s denim reserves and quickly launch the style, with a lead time cut by 25 percent.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 22 Dec. 2025
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“Leopard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leopard. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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leopard
noun
leop·ard
ˈlep-ərd 
: a large strong cat of southern Asia and Africa that has a brownish buff coat with black spots arranged in broken rings
called also panther
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