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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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The Leopard-Print Pick There’s no debate–fashion’s going wild for leopard print this fall and winter, from the runways to your favorite It girls.
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Laura Jackson, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
Women’s low slung baggy jeans, available in five washes including trendy leopard print, as well as leather jackets like the Larsen Blazer worn by Taylor Swift, are expected to be in-demand items.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
Pairing a leopard print jacket with a black turtleneck and jeans offers a chic daytime look while wearing it over a satin slip dress works perfectly for an evening out.
—Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2024
And the leopard print doesn't stop there—more items boast the trendy animal pattern, too.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
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Laura Jackson, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
Women’s low slung baggy jeans, available in five washes including trendy leopard print, as well as leather jackets like the Larsen Blazer worn by Taylor Swift, are expected to be in-demand items.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
Pairing a leopard print jacket with a black turtleneck and jeans offers a chic daytime look while wearing it over a satin slip dress works perfectly for an evening out.
—Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2024
And the leopard print doesn't stop there—more items boast the trendy animal pattern, too.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Leopard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leopard. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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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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