n. [ F. caracal, fr. Turk qarahqootaq; qarah black + qootaq ear. ] (Zool.) A lynx (Felis caracal syn. Lynx caracal). It is a native of Africa and Asia. Its ears are black externally, and tipped with long black hairs. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Zool.) A south American bird of several species and genera, resembling both the eagles and the vultures. The caracaras act as scavengers, and are also called
☞ The black caracara is Ibycter ater; the chimango is Milvago chimango; the Brazilian is Polyborus Braziliensis. [ 1913 Webster ]
prop. n. (Geography) The capital