Margay definition
A spotted Central and South American wildcat (Leopardus wiedii) resembling a small, long-tailed ocelot.
noun
A small ocelot (Leopardus wiedii) of Central and South America.
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
margay
Plural:
margaysOrigin of margay
- French from Portuguese maracajá from Tupí
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- From Old Tupi marakaîá via Portuguese.
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