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a
: a large strong cat (Panthera pardus) of southern Asia and Africa that is adept at climbing and is usually tawny or buff with black spots arranged in rosettes
called also panther
b
: the fur or pelt of a leopard
2
: a heraldic representation of a lion passant guardant
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Just like in many rtw collections, exotic skins and animal prints — ranging from python and eel skin to leopard, zebra and croco patterns — as well as shearling, faux fur, feathers and embroideries abounded in the accessory offerings.
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Sandra Salibian, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
From Acne Studios sweater dresses to fluffy bombers and denim, and on a more high-fashion feeling night, a leopard print onsie with Bottega Veneta accessories.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2025
Men’s jeans were finished with leopard print trim, crystals and clear sequins for a liquid-like shine.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Mar. 2025
Note the two punctures in the skull, which match the spacing of the tips of the leopard's fangs—implying that this unfortunate hominin child was killed and eaten by a leopard.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 6 Mar. 2025
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Sandra Salibian, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
From Acne Studios sweater dresses to fluffy bombers and denim, and on a more high-fashion feeling night, a leopard print onsie with Bottega Veneta accessories.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2025
Men’s jeans were finished with leopard print trim, crystals and clear sequins for a liquid-like shine.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Mar. 2025
Note the two punctures in the skull, which match the spacing of the tips of the leopard's fangs—implying that this unfortunate hominin child was killed and eaten by a leopard.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 6 Mar. 2025
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“Leopard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leopard. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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leopard
noun
leop·ard
ˈlep-ərd 
: a large strong cat of southern Asia and Africa that has a brownish buff coat with black spots arranged in broken rings
called also panther
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