lynx

noun

1. pl. lynxes or lynx any of a genus (Lynx) of wildcats found throughout the Northern Hemisphere and characterized by a ruff on each side of the face, relatively long legs, a short tail, long, usually tufted ears, and keen vision, as the bobcat or Canada lynx of North America
2. the long, silky, tawny fur of the lynx
3. a N constellation between Auriga and Ursa Major

Origin: ME < L < Gr lynx; prob. so named from its shining eyes: see light