ˈsərvəl, (ˌ)sərˈval noun
( -s )
Etymology: French, from Portuguese lobo cerval lynx, from Medieval Latin lupus cervalis, from Latin lupus wolf + Late Latin cervalis cervine, from Latin cervus deer, stag + -alis -al — more at wolf , hart
1. : a wildcat ( Felis capensis or F. serval ) common in Africa having long legs, large untufted ears, and a tawny coat with black spots and rings
2. : the pelt of the serval
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