SERVAL Definition & Meaning

serval

[sur-vuhl]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

plural

servals ,

plural

serval .

a long-limbed, nocturnal African cat, Felis serval, about the size of a bobcat, having a tawny coat spotted with black: now rare in many former habitats.

serval

/ ˈ��ɜː��ə�� /

noun

a slender feline mammal, Felis serval, of the African bush, having an orange-brown coat with black spots, large ears, and long legs

Discover More

51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of serval¹

1765–75; < New Latin < Portuguese ( lobo ) cerval lynx, literally, staglike (wolf ) < Late Latin �� deerlike, equivalent to Latin cerv ( us ) stag + -�� -al ¹

Discover More

51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of serval¹

C18: via French from Late Latin �� staglike, from Latin cervus a stag

Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

They included a caracal, two servals and 16 hybrid felines.

From

The sanctuary said it had lost five African serval cats, four bobcats, two Canada lynx and a Bengal tiger, among others.

From

A serval, a species of exotic African wild cat, that had escaped a month ago from his owner’s Decatur, Illinois, apartment was recaptured.

From

Owner Christopher Solomon acquired the serval, named “Reese,” from outside the state just last month, and says the cat is a “great boy” — but also warns against letting small pets near the African wild cat.

From

The warning covers serval major cities including Swansea, Cardiff, Bristol and Plymouth.

From

serv.servant

Browse