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词汇 aeluroid
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Definition of aeluroid in English:

aeluroid

(also ailuroid)
adjective ˈil(j)ʊrɔɪd
Zoology
  • Of, relating to, or designating the division or superfamily Aeluroidea of the mammalian order Carnivora, comprising the cat family Felidae and allied families; characteristic of this division or superfamily. Compare "Arctoid".

noun ˈil(j)ʊrɔɪd
Zoology
  • A mammal of the division or superfamily Aeluroidea.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London. From scientific Latin Aeluroidea, division or superfamily name from ancient Greek αἴλουρος cat + scientific Latin -oidea.

Definition of aeluroid in US English:

aeluroid

(also ailuroid)
adjectiveˈil(j)ʊrɔɪd
Zoology
  • Of, relating to, or designating the division or superfamily Aeluroidea of the mammalian order Carnivora, comprising the cat family Felidae and allied families; characteristic of this division or superfamily. Compare "Arctoid".

nounˈil(j)ʊrɔɪd
Zoology
  • A mammal of the division or superfamily Aeluroidea.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London. From scientific Latin Aeluroidea, division or superfamily name from ancient Greek αἴλουρος cat + scientific Latin -oidea.

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