Meaning of the word ocelot in English

What does ocelot mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

ocelot

US /ˈɑː.sə.lɑːt/
UK /ˈɒs.əl.ɒt /
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Noun

a nocturnal wild cat with a tawny coat spotted and striped with black, native to the southwestern US, Mexico, and Central and South America.

Example:
The elusive ocelot hunts at night.
An ocelot has beautiful, distinctive markings on its fur.