Definition of "leopard" in English

noun

1. Panthera pardus, a large wild cat with a spotted coat native to Africa and Asia, especially the male of the species (in contrast to leopardess).

2. (inexact) A similar-looking, large wild cat named after the leopard.

3. (heraldry) A lion passant guardant.

4. Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Phalanta, having black markings on an orange base.