1. a small wild cat with a long tail and spotted coat, native to Central and South America

Examples

• The margay is an excellent climber that spends most of its time in trees.
• Wildlife researchers spotted a margay hunting in the rainforest canopy.
• The margay’s spotted coat provides excellent camouflage among the leaves.
• Unlike many cats, the margay can rotate its ankles to climb down trees headfirst.
• Conservation efforts are underway to protect the margay’s shrinking habitat.
• The margay is slightly smaller than an ocelot but has a proportionally longer tail.