a large, spotted Asian or African carnivore, Panthera pardus, of the cat family, usually tawny with black markings; the Old World panther

all leopard populations are threatened or endangered.

the fur or pelt of this animal.

any of various related cats resembling this animal.

Heraldry . a lion represented from the side as walking, usually with one forepaw raised, and looking toward the spectator.

Numismatics .

an Anglo-Gallic gold coin issued by Edward III, equal to half a florin, bearing the figure of a leopard.

a silver Anglo-Gallic coin issued by Henry V.

( initial capital letter ) Military . a 42-ton (38-m ton) West German tank with a 105mm gun.

adjective

pardine

noun

cheetah , panther