felids
|fe/lids|
C1
/ˈfiːlɪdz/
(felid)
cat family
Etymology
Etymology Information
'felid' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'felis,' where 'felis' meant 'cat.'
Historical Evolution
'felis' transformed into the modern English word 'felid' through scientific classification.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'cat,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'members of the family Felidae.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45