noun
- a member of the cat family (Felidae), including domestic cats, lions, tigers, and other wild cats
Usage: scientific
adjective
- of or relating to cats or the cat family
Usage: scientific
Examples
- The lion is the largest felid in Africa.
- Tigers are solitary felids that hunt alone.
- Domestic cats share many behaviors with their wild felid relatives.
- The zoo’s felid exhibit features several species of wild cats.
- Felid anatomy is perfectly adapted for hunting.
- Scientists study felid behavior to understand predator-prey relationships.