panther

/ˈpænθɚ/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

Any of various big cats with black fur; most especially, the black-coated leopard of Africa and Asia.

2

Any big cat of the genus Panthera.

3

A cougar; especially the Florida panther.

4

A girl, especially a young one, who pursues older men.

5

A creature resembling a big cat, typically incensed (“emitting fire”), and often having a multicolored hide, found in Ancient Greek mythology and in medieval and later heraldry (in which its depiction sometimes approaches that of a horse).

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Sound Patterns & Rhymes

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

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