Definitions for: Caracal

[n] of deserts of northern Africa and southern Asia

Webster (1913) Definition: Car"a*cal, n. [F. caracal, fr. Turk garahgootag; garah
black + goofag ear.] (Zo["o]l.)
A lynx (Felis, or Lynx, caracal.) It is a native of Africa
and Asia. Its ears are black externally, and tipped with long
black hairs.

Synonyms: desert lynx, Lynx caracal

See Also: catamount, lynx