1. A wild cat of Central and South America, similar to a puma but smaller, with a reddish or grayish coat.
Usage: Also called jaguarundi in some regions.; Zoological term.

Examples

• The eyra is a solitary hunter that prowls through the forests of Mexico and South America.
• Unlike larger wild cats, the eyra has a slender body adapted for hunting small prey.
• Researchers studying the eyra have found it to be primarily nocturnal.
• The eyra's coat can range from reddish-brown to grayish in color depending on the individual.