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| car·a·cal [ kárrə kàl ] (plural car·a·cals or car·a·cal) |
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1. wildcat of Africa and Asia: a medium-sized wildcat with long legs, a smooth reddish brown coat, a short tail, and long tufted ears. Native to: dry savannas of Africa and southern Asia. Latin name Lynx caracal.
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2. caracal's fur: the fur of the caracal
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| [Mid-18th century. Via French or Spanish < Turkish karakulak< kara "black" + kulak "ear"] |
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