caracal
Pronunciation: /ˈkarəkal/
Definition of caracal
noun
- a long-legged lynx-like cat with black tufted ears and a uniform brown coat, native to Africa and western Asia. Also called African lynx.
- Felis caracal, family Felidae
Origin:
mid 19th century: from French or Spanish, from Turkish karakulak, from kara 'black' + kulak 'ear' (because of its black ear tufts)