Where does “lynx” come from?
Lynx comes from Middle English lynx, from Latin lynx, from Ancient Greek λύγξ, from Proto-Indo-European leuk-, meaning to shine or see.
lynx (English): Any of several medium-sized wild cats, mostly of...
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- Any of several medium-sized wild cats, mostly of...
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