| 单词 | serval cat |
| 释义 | > as lemmasserval cat 2. A small wildcat of central and southern Africa, Leptailurus serval, having a tawny coat with black spots and stripes, large ears, long legs, and a short tail. Occasionally more fully serval cat.Also called bush-cat, tiger-cat. ΚΠ 1834 W. Jardine Nat. Hist. Felinæ (Naturalist's Libr.: Mammalia II) 228 What should now stand as the true serval, is a native of South Africa. 1899 F. V. Kirby Sport E. Central Afr. 321 The serval is a tireless hunter, and runs down its prey. 1919 F. W. Fitzsimons Nat. Hist. S. Afr.: Mammals I. 142 These Serval Cats often break cover. 1971 S. Afr. Panorama Jan. 38 The skin of a serval (tiger cat) was hung from the shoulders of the Chief Councillor. 2009 Independent Traveller (Nexis) 7 Feb. 4 Hikers in the rugged grasslands of Malolotja Nature Reserve might even encounter an elusive serval or aardwolf. < as lemmas |
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