Definitions for ocelot
ˈɒs əˌlɒt, ˈoʊ sə-ocelot

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.5 / 2 votes

1. ocelot, panther cat, Felis pardalisnoun

   nocturnal wildcat of Central America and South America having a dark-spotted buff-brown coat

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.5 / 2 votes

1. ocelotnoun

   An American feline carnivore (Scientific name: Felis pardalis) covered with blackish ocellated spots and blotches which are variously arranged.

2. Etymology: From ocelotl.

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1. Ocelot

   The ocelot (Leopardus pardalis) is a medium-sized spotted wild cat that reaches 40–50 cm (15.7–19.7 in) at the shoulders and weighs between 7 and 15.5 kg (15.4 and 34.2 lb) on average. It was first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758. Two subspecies are recognized. It is native to the southwestern United States, Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean islands of Trinidad and Margarita. It prefers areas close to water sources with dense vegetation cover and high prey availability. Typically active during twilight and at night, the ocelot tends to be solitary and territorial. It is efficient at climbing, leaping and swimming. It preys on small terrestrial mammals, such as armadillos, opossums, and lagomorphs. Both sexes become sexually mature at around two years of age and can breed throughout the year; peak mating season varies geographically. After a gestation period of two to three months the female gives birth to a litter of one to three kittens. They stay with their mother for up to two years, after which they leave to establish their own home ranges. The ocelot is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, and is threatened by habitat destruction, hunting, and traffic accidents. While its range is very large, various populations are decreasing in many parts of its range. The association of the ocelot with humans dates back to the Aztec and Incan civilizations; it has occasionally been kept as a pet.

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1. ocelot

   An ocelot is a medium-sized wild cat native to the southwestern United States, Mexico, Central and South America, known for its distinctive leopard-like markings. Its fur is typically tawny, yellowish or grayish in color, with various black markings including spots, bands and stripes. Ocelots are nocturnal animals and are also skilled climbers and swimmers. They typically feed on small mammals, birds, and fish. Scientifically, they are known as Leopardus pardalis.

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1. Ocelot

   The ocelot, also known as the dwarf leopard, is a wild cat distributed extensively over South America including the islands of Trinidad and Margarita, Central America, and Mexico. It has been reported as far north as Texas. North of Mexico, it is found regularly only in the extreme southern part of Texas, although there are rare sightings in southern Arizona. The ocelot is similar in appearance to a domestic cat. Its fur resembles that of a clouded leopard or jaguar and was once regarded as particularly valuable. As a result, hundreds of thousands of ocelots were once killed for their fur. The feline was classified a "vulnerable" endangered species from 1972 until 1996, and is now rated "least concern" by the 2008 IUCN Red List.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Ocelot

   ō′se-lot, n. the name of several species of animals in tropical America allied to the leopard, but much smaller.—adj. O′celoid. [Mex.]

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of ocelot in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of ocelot in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=ocelot
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Ocelot
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocelot
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=ocelot
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=ocelot