Meaning
lynx
- a wild cat with yellowish-brown coat, tufted ears, and a short tail
- (figurative) a sharp-eyed, acutely observant person
In a sentence
La lince eurasiatica è tornata a popolare alcune zone delle Alpi.
The Eurasian lynx has returned to populate some areas of the Alps.
Hai davvero occhi di lince per aver notato quel minuscolo dettaglio!
You truly have eyes like a lynx to have noticed that tiny detail!
È raro vedere una lince libera nel suo habitat naturale.
It is rare to see a wild lynx in its natural habitat.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| lince | feminine · singular |
| linci | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Grammatically feminine regardless of the biological sex of the animal. Plural is 'linci'.