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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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
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