n. [ OE. pantere, F. panthère, L. panthera, Gr.
[ 1913 Webster ]
Panther cat (Zool.),
Panther cowry (Zool.),
prop. n. The genus of large felines including the lions; leopards; snow leopards; jaguars; tigers; cheetahs; and saber-toothed tigers.
n. (Zool.) A female panther. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Like a panther, esp. in color;