I. ˈsərvəˌlīn, -_lə̇n, -ˌlēn adjective
Etymology: serval + -ine
: of, relating to, or resembling the serval
II. noun
also servaline cat
( -s )
Etymology: New Latin servalina (specific epithet of Felis servalina ) from French serval + New Latin -ina
: a wildcat ( Felis servalina ) of western Africa resembling the serval but with a more densely spotted coat