Jaguar
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A large, powerful wild cat native to the Americas, with a distinctive spotted coat pattern. Jaguars are apex predators known for their strength and swimming ability, and the name is also used for a British luxury car brand.
“The jaguar stalked silently through the rainforest undergrowth.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈdʒæɡjuːə/
Syllables
jag·uar
Related Words
Synonyms
big catpantherpredator
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Wordle
Contains vowels A and U (appearing twice); J at start with -UAR ending.
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Scrabble
Worth 15 points; the J provides significant value in this animal name.
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