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Any of various wild felines of small to medium size, especially of the genus Lynx, including the bobcat and the caracal.
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Either of two small felines (Felis silvestris subsp. silvestris or subsp. lybica) of Europe, Asia, and Africa, often regarded as being the ancestor of the domestic cat.
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A quick-tempered person.
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A person regarded as fierce.
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An oil or natural-gas well drilled in an area not known to be productive.
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