Standard Lemma guide

leopardskin

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The skin or pelt of a leopard.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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2

noun

Meaning 2

Such a skin forming a simple article of clothing.

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Usage: countable, uncountable

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3

noun

Meaning 3

A design, especially on fabric, similar to the markings of a leopard.

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Usage: attributive, uncountable

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History

Etymology

From leopard + skin.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Greek: παρδαλή (pardalí) — Translations
  • Ancient Greek: παρδαλέη (pardaléē) — Translations
  • Ancient Greek: παρδαλῆ (pardalê) — Translations