Meaning of caracal in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈkɛrəˌkæl/

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  1. Noun

    caracal

    Etymology

    mid 19th century: from French or Spanish, from Turkish karakulak, from kara‘black’ + kulak‘ear’ (because of its black ear tufts)

    Definitions

    1. of deserts of northern Africa and southern Asia

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