panthera
The English phrase panther is translated into Latin as panthera.
The term refers to a big cat of the genus Panthera.
Meaning: big cat of genus Panthera (noun)
Did you know?
- In Roman art and poetry, the panthera was frequently associated with Bacchus, the god of wine, and was often depicted pulling his chariot.
- While we use 'panther' today for specific black cats, the Latin panthera was a much broader term used to describe various large, exotic, and legendary spotted cats.
Examples in context
- Panthera in silva habitat.A panther lives in the forest.
Example conversation
Julia and Gaius are visiting a zoo.
- JuliaUbi est panthera?Where is the panther?
- GaiusPanthera ibi dormit.The panther is sleeping over there.
- JuliaQuam pulchra est!How beautiful she is!
- GaiusIta, panthera magna est.Yes, the panther is large.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries panthera, CC BY-SA 4.0.
