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lynx

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  1. canada lynx           
 
lynx \'lin(k)s\ n or lynx or lynx.es [L, fr. Gk; akin to OE lox lynx, Gk 
   leukos white - more at LIG] pl HT : any of various wildcats with relatively 
   long legs, a short stubby tail,  mottled coat, and often tufted ears : as : 
   the common lynx (Lynx lynx) of northern Europe and Asia  : BOBCAT  : a No. 
   American lynx (L. canadensis) with soft fur and large  padded feet