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a
: a large strong cat (Panthera pardus) of southern Asia and Africa that is adept at climbing and is usually tawny or buff with black spots arranged in rosettes
called also panther
b
: the fur or pelt of a leopard
2
: a heraldic representation of a lion passant guardant
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Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
6 July 2026
There are over 20 colors to choose from — including a fun leopard-print option — but what really sets it apart from other wireless bras is the size range.
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Tatjana Freund,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Smith goes on to say her mother inherited the same spirit, and decorated their dining room in hot pink with a leopard-print rug.
—
Rebecca Suhrawardi,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Kim Kardashian posed in a tiny micro leopard-print lingerie set from Skims.
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Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
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“Leopard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leopard. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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leopard
noun
leop·ard
ˈlep-ərd 
: a large strong cat of southern Asia and Africa that has a brownish buff coat with black spots arranged in broken rings
called also panther
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