jaguar

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jag·u·ar /ˈdʒæɡjuə $ ˈdʒæɡwɑːr/ noun [countable]  HBAa large South American wild cat with brown and yellow fur with black spots 美洲豹，美洲虎 →4  See picture of 见图 BIG CAT →5 see picture at 见图 big cat

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jaguar• This region of unusual geological features is home to a number of endangered species, including ocelot and jaguar.• Even the Amazon's taxed and patrolled To set laws by the few jaws - Piranha and jaguar.• A menacing red jaguar with gleaming green eyes greets those who dare to tread further.• The Southwest Center folks want to see the jaguar listed and critical habitat designated for the salamander and owl.• The jaguar represents the ancient power of the jungle, and must be treated with absolute respect.• The jaguar, recently spotted again in Arizona, has yet to be listed.• Dozens of other mammals call this forest safe haven, among them the increasingly threatened jaguar.nJaguar (also Jag infml) trademark  nan expensive type of British car known for being large and comfortable but also very fast. Jaguars are often driven by wealthy business people and important politicians.Origin jaguar (1600-1700) Spanish yaguar and Portuguese jaguar, from Guarani yaguara and Tupi jaguara

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cat American South brown a with large wild Corpus

Jaguar
Jaguar (also Jag informal) trademark
an expensive type of British car known for being large and comfortable but also very fast. Jaguars are often driven by wealthy business people and important politicians.

jaguar
jag‧u‧ar /ˈdʒæɡjuə $ ˈdʒæɡwɑːr/ noun [countable]a large South American wild cat with brown and yellow fur with black spots

jag·uarBrE /ˈdʒæɡjuə(r)/ 🔊NAmE /ˈdʒæɡjuər/ 🔊 nouna large animal of the cat family, that has yellowish-brown fur with black rings and spots. Jaguars live in parts of Central and S America. 美洲豹；美洲虎