1. a wild cat with tufted ears, a short tail, and thick fur, found in northern forests

Examples

• The lynx silently stalked its prey through the snowy forest.
• We spotted a lynx crossing the mountain trail at dawn.
• The Eurasian lynx is larger than its North American cousin.
• A lynx’s keen eyesight helps it hunt at night.
• The wildlife sanctuary rescued an injured lynx cub.
• Lynx populations have declined due to habitat loss.