leopard

/ˈlɛp.əd/noun
Elementary
1

Panthera pardus, a large wild cat with a spotted coat native to Africa and Asia, especially the male of the species (in contrast to leopardess).

2

A similar-looking, large wild cat named after the leopard.

3

A clouded leopard (either Neofelis nebulosa or Neofelis diardi), a large wild cat native to Asia.

4

The snow leopard (Panthera uncia), a large wild cat native to Asia.

5

A lion passant guardant.

6

Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Phalanta, having black markings on an orange base.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing