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Swiss mathematician (1707–1783)
Leonhard Euler (/ˈɔɪlər/ OY-lər; 15 April 1707 – 18 September 1783) was a Swiss polymath who was active as a mathematician, physicist, astronomer, logician
Leonhard_Euler
Swiss mathematician Leonhard Euler (1707–1783), who made many important discoveries and innovations. Many of these items named after Euler include their own
List of topics named after Leonhard Euler
List_of_topics_named_after_Leonhard_Euler
The 18th-century Swiss mathematician Leonhard Euler (1707–1783) is among the most prolific and successful mathematicians in the history of the field. His
Contributions of Leonhard Euler to mathematics
Contributions_of_Leonhard_Euler_to_mathematics
Swiss mathematician and astronomer (1734–1800)
contributions to electrostatics. The eldest son of the renowned mathematician Leonhard Euler, he served as professor of physics at the Imperial Academy of Sciences
Johann_Euler
Method for load calculation in construction
rotating about an axis that intersects the extreme compression fiber. Leonhard Euler built on Jacob Bernoulli's work, and applied differential calculus to
Euler–Bernoulli_beam_theory
Ongoing project to publish compilation of all of Leonard Euler's scientific writing
Opera Omnia Leonhard Euler (Leonhardi Euleri Opera omnia) is the compilation of Leonhard Euler's scientific writings. The project of this compilation was
Opera_Omnia_Leonhard_Euler
Difference between logarithm and harmonic series
constant first appeared in a 1734 paper by the Swiss mathematician Leonhard Euler, titled De Progressionibus harmonicis observationes (Observations on
Euler's_constant
Approach to finding numerical solutions of ordinary differential equations
The Euler method is named after Leonhard Euler, who first proposed it in his book Institutionum calculi integralis (published 1768–1770). The Euler method
Euler_method
Graphical set representation involving overlapping shapes
relations between different sets, the Euler diagram shows only relevant relationships. The Swiss mathematician Leonhard Euler (1707–1783) is one of the most
Euler_diagram
Description of the orientation of a rigid body
The Euler angles are three angles introduced by Leonhard Euler to describe the orientation of a rigid body with respect to a fixed coordinate system. They
Euler_angles
Extension of the factorial function
well defined for real values of x other than the negative integers. Leonhard Euler later gave two different definitions: the first was not his integral
Gamma_function
Telescope in the La Silla Observatory, Chile
Leonhard Euler Telescope, or the Swiss EULER Telescope, is a national, fully automatic 1.2-metre (47 in) reflecting telescope, built and operated by the
Swiss 1.2-metre Leonhard Euler Telescope
Swiss_1.2-metre_Leonhard_Euler_Telescope
Even integers as sums of two primes
1742, the Prussian mathematician Christian Goldbach wrote a letter to Leonhard Euler (letter XLIII), in which he proposed the following conjecture: Every
Goldbach's_conjecture
Italian-French scientist (1736–1813)
celestial mechanics. In 1766, on the recommendation of Leonhard Euler and d'Alembert, Lagrange succeeded Euler as the director of mathematics at the Prussian
Joseph-Louis_Lagrange
Scientific educational toy
several scientific papers. Bendik named the toy after mathematician Leonhard Euler. Joseph Bendik first noted the interesting motion of the spinning disk
Euler's_Disk
2.71828…, base of natural logarithms
sometimes called Euler's number, after the Swiss mathematician Leonhard Euler, though this can invite confusion with Euler numbers, or with Euler's constant,
E_(mathematical_constant)
Use of a Dirichlet series expansion to calculate the complex function
Leonhard Euler proved the Euler product formula for the Riemann zeta function in his thesis Variae observationes circa series infinitas (Various Observations
Proof of the Euler product formula for the Riemann zeta function
Proof_of_the_Euler_product_formula_for_the_Riemann_zeta_function
Mathematical concept
are all members of the larger set of prime generating polynomials. Leonhard Euler published the polynomial k2 − k + 41 which produces prime numbers for
Lucky_numbers_of_Euler
Summation formula
consequence. The formula was discovered independently by Leonhard Euler and Colin Maclaurin around 1735. Euler needed it to compute slowly converging infinite
Euler–Maclaurin_formula
Complex exponential in terms of sine and cosine
Euler's formula, named after Leonhard Euler, is a mathematical formula in complex analysis that establishes the fundamental relationship between the trigonometric
Euler's_formula
Set of quasilinear hyperbolic equations governing adiabatic and inviscid flow
dynamics, the Euler equations are a set of partial differential equations governing adiabatic and inviscid flow. They are named after Leonhard Euler. In particular
Euler equations (fluid dynamics)
Euler_equations_(fluid_dynamics)
Second-order partial differential equation describing motion of mechanical system
mathematician Leonhard Euler and Italian mathematician Joseph-Louis Lagrange. Because a differentiable functional is stationary at its local extrema, the Euler–Lagrange
Euler–Lagrange_equation
Number of integers coprime to and less than n
/n\mathbb {Z} } ). It is also used for defining the RSA encryption system. Leonhard Euler introduced the function in 1763. However, he did not at that time choose
Euler's_totient_function
Orthogonality of the directions of the principal curvatures of a surface
curves the most and the least. The theorem is named for Leonhard Euler who proved the theorem in (Euler 1760). More precisely, let M be a surface in three-dimensional
Euler's theorem (differential geometry)
Euler's_theorem_(differential_geometry)
Cuboid whose edges and face diagonals have integer lengths
an Euler brick, named after Leonhard Euler, is a rectangular cuboid whose edges and face diagonals all have integer lengths. A primitive Euler brick
Euler_brick
Topological invariant in mathematics
solids in 1537 in an unpublished manuscript by Francesco Maurolico. Leonhard Euler, for whom the concept is named, introduced it for convex polyhedra more
Euler_characteristic
Analytic function in mathematics
applications in physics, probability theory, and applied statistics. Leonhard Euler first introduced and studied the function over the reals in the first
Riemann_zeta_function
Trail in a graph that visits each edge once
that starts and ends on the same vertex. They were first discussed by Leonhard Euler while solving the famous Seven Bridges of Königsberg problem in 1736
Eulerian_path
Turbomachinery Equation in Fluid Dynamics
determined. As the name suggests these equations were formulated by Leonhard Euler in the eighteenth century. These equations can be derived from the moment
Euler's pump and turbine equation
Euler's_pump_and_turbine_equation
Mathematical function
(z_{1}),\operatorname {Re} (z_{2})>0} . The beta function was studied by Leonhard Euler and Adrien-Marie Legendre and was given its name by Jacques Binet; its
Beta_function
Quasilinear first-order ordinary differential equation
the body. They are named in honour of Leonhard Euler. In the absence of applied torques, one obtains the Euler top. When the torques are due to gravity
Euler's equations (rigid body dynamics)
Euler's_equations_(rigid_body_dynamics)
Extend Newton's laws of motion to rigid bodies
body motion. They were formulated by Leonhard Euler about 50 years after Isaac Newton formulated his laws. Euler's first law states that the rate of change
Euler's_laws_of_motion
Diagram that shows all possible logical relations between a collection of sets
such as by Christian Weise in 1712 (Nucleus Logicoe Wiesianoe) and Leonhard Euler in 1768 (Letters to a German Princess). The idea was popularised by
Venn_diagram
Natural number
of this number was proven by Leonhard Euler, who reported the proof in a letter to Daniel Bernoulli written in 1772. Euler used trial division, improving
2,147,483,647
Swedish scientist (1873–1964)
Institute for organic-chemical research (1938–1948). Euler-Chelpin was distantly related to Leonhard Euler. He married chemist Astrid Cleve, the daughter of
Hans_von_Euler-Chelpin
German mathematician (1690–1764)
and the Goldbach–Euler theorem. He had a close friendship with famous mathematician Leonhard Euler, serving as inspiration for Euler's mathematical pursuits
Christian_Goldbach
Number equal to the sum of its proper divisors
Two millennia later, Leonhard Euler proved that all even perfect numbers are of this form. This is known as the Euclid–Euler theorem. It is not known
Perfect_number
Theorem on modular exponentiation
denotes Euler's totient function; that is a φ ( n ) ≡ 1 ( mod n ) . {\displaystyle a^{\varphi (n)}\equiv 1{\pmod {n}}.} In 1736, Leonhard Euler published
Euler's_theorem
Landmark mathematics textbook by Leonhard Euler
Algebra is an elementary mathematics textbook written by mathematician Leonhard Euler around 1765 in German. It was first published in Russian as "Universal
Elements_of_Algebra
Product of numbers from 1 to n
to count the trailing zeros of the factorials. Daniel Bernoulli and Leonhard Euler interpolated the factorial function to a continuous function of complex
Factorial
number 22 − 1 × (22 − 1) = 2 × 3 = 6. In 1747, Leonhard Euler completed what is now called the Euclid–Euler theorem, showing that these are the only even
List of Mersenne primes and perfect numbers
List_of_Mersenne_primes_and_perfect_numbers
Line constructed from a triangle
In geometry, the Euler line, named after Leonhard Euler (/ˈɔɪlər/ OY-lər), is a line determined from any triangle that is not equilateral. It is a central
Euler_line
Mathematical equation linking e, i and π
circle to its diameter. Euler's identity is named after the Swiss mathematician Leonhard Euler. It is a special case of Euler's formula e i x = cos x
Euler's_identity
Classic problem in graph theory
historically notable problem in mathematics. Its negative resolution by Leonhard Euler, in 1736, laid the foundations of graph theory and foreshadowed the
Seven_Bridges_of_Königsberg
Vector formula for a rotation in space, given its axis
so(3) to its Lie group SO(3). This formula is variously credited to Leonhard Euler, Olinde Rodrigues, or a combination of the two. A detailed historical
Rodrigues'_rotation_formula
Branch of mathematics
the 17th century envisioned the geometria situs and analysis situs. Leonhard Euler's Seven Bridges of Königsberg problem and polyhedron formula are arguably
Topology
Polynomial sequence
the previous element (permutations with k {\textstyle k} "ascents"). Leonhard Euler investigated them and associated polynomials in his 1755 book Institutiones
Eulerian_number
Exponent of a power of two
the first application of binary logarithms was in music theory, by Leonhard Euler: the binary logarithm of a frequency ratio of two musical tones gives
Binary_logarithm
Equation used in demography
earlier work of Leonhard Euler. The Euler–Lotka equation, derived and discussed below, is often attributed to either of its origins: Euler, who derived a
Euler–Lotka_equation
Characteristic class of oriented, real vector bundles
manifold, it generalizes the classical notion of Euler characteristic. It is named after Leonhard Euler because of this. Throughout this article E {\displaystyle
Euler_class
Website and series of mathematical challenges
Project Euler (named after Leonhard Euler) is a website dedicated to a series of computational problems intended to be solved with computer programs.
Project_Euler
Method in Itô calculus
an extension of the Euler method for ordinary differential equations to stochastic differential equations named after Leonhard Euler and Gisiro Maruyama
Euler–Maruyama_method
Script typeface
Euler digitization project as his M.S. thesis in 1985. The AMS Euler typeface is named after Leonhard Euler. First implemented in METAFONT, AMS Euler
AMS_Euler
Formula for 3D vector rotation
different parametrization. The rotation is described by four Euler parameters due to Leonhard Euler. The Rodrigues' rotation formula (named after Olinde Rodrigues)
Euler–Rodrigues_formula
Chinese car marque
stands for "open, reliable and alternative", while also paying homage to Leonhard Euler, a notable Swiss mathematician whose surname is phonetically translated
Ora_(marque)
Used to count, measure, and label
would later be named Euler's number (e). Irrational numbers began to be studied systematically in the 18th century, with Leonhard Euler who proved that the
Number
Conditions for switching order of integration in calculus
earlier through results such as Cavalieri's principle, which was used by Leonhard Euler. More formally, the theorem states that if a function is Lebesgue integrable
Fubini's_theorem
Public university in Basel, Switzerland
has been home to Erasmus of Rotterdam, Paracelsus, Daniel Bernoulli, Leonhard Euler, Jacob Burckhardt, Friedrich Nietzsche, Tadeusz Reichstein, Karl Jaspers
University_of_Basel
Complex number whose mapping on a coordinate plane produces a triangular lattice
Gotthold Eisenstein), occasionally also known as Eulerian integers (after Leonhard Euler), are the complex numbers of the form z = a + b ω , {\displaystyle z=a+b\omega
Eisenstein_integer
Relation between the sides of a convex quadrilateral and its diagonals
Euler's quadrilateral theorem or Euler's law on quadrilaterals, named after Leonhard Euler (1707–1783), describes a relation between the sides of a convex
Euler's_quadrilateral_theorem
Branch of mathematics
curvatures later studied by Gauss and others. Around this same time, Leonhard Euler, originally a student of Johann Bernoulli, provided many significant
Differential_geometry
German physicist
a direct descendant of renowned Swiss mathematician Leonhard Euler. [citation needed] Hans Euler, "Über die Streuung von Licht an Licht nach der Diracschen
Hans_Heinrich_Euler
Problem in physics and astronomy
fields of prolate and oblate spheroids. This problem is named after Leonhard Euler, who discussed it in memoirs published in 1760. Important extensions
Euler's_three-body_problem
Field of knowledge
in its abstract form is largely attributed to Pierre de Fermat and Leonhard Euler. The field came to full fruition with the contributions of Adrien-Marie
Mathematics
Square array with symbols that each occur once per row and column
square is The name "Latin square" was inspired by mathematical papers by Leonhard Euler (1707–1783), who used Latin characters as symbols, but any set of symbols
Latin_square
Surname list
Euler is a German surname. Notable people with the surname include: Leonhard Euler (1707–1783), Swiss mathematician and physicist Carl Euler (1834–1901)
Euler_(surname)
Modular arithmetic concept
(1801), where he credited Leonhard Euler with coining the term. In Article 56 he stated that Johann Heinrich Lambert and Euler knew of them, but he was
Primitive_root_modulo_n
Formula concerning prime numbers
a^{\tfrac {p-1}{2}}{\pmod {p}}.} The criterion dates from a 1748 paper by Leonhard Euler. The proof uses the fact that the residue classes modulo a prime number
Euler's_criterion
Book by Leonhard Euler
work published by mathematician Leonhard Euler which describes analytically the mathematics governing movement. Euler both developed the techniques of
Mechanica
Mathematical concept
Thaine (1988). Euler systems are named after Leonhard Euler because the factors relating different elements of an Euler system resemble the Euler factors of
Euler_system
Curved triangle with constant width
windows, by Leonardo da Vinci, who used it for a map projection, and by Leonhard Euler in his study of constant-width shapes. Other applications of the Reuleaux
Reuleaux_triangle
On distance between centers of a triangle
circle and inscribed circle respectively). The theorem is named for Leonhard Euler, who published it in 1765. However, the same result was published earlier
Euler's_theorem_in_geometry
Formula to quantify column buckling under a given load
factor This formula was derived in 1744 by the Swiss mathematician Leonhard Euler. The column will remain straight for loads less than the critical load
Euler's_critical_load
Infinite products of functions indexed by primes
sum of all positive integers raised to a certain power as proven by Leonhard Euler. This series and its continuation to the entire complex plane would
Euler_product
Logarithm to the base of the mathematical constant e
1 {\displaystyle |x|\leq 1} and x ≠ − 1. {\displaystyle x\neq -1.} Leonhard Euler, disregarding x ≠ − 1 {\displaystyle x\neq -1} , nevertheless applied
Natural_logarithm
Sum of inverse squares of natural numbers
squares. It was first posed by Pietro Mengoli in 1650 and solved by Leonhard Euler in 1734, and read on 5 December 1735 in The Saint Petersburg Academy
Basel_problem
Number, approximately 3.14
π" (PDF). How Euler Did It. Reprinted in How Euler Did Even More. Mathematical Association of America. 2014. pp. 109–118. Euler, Leonhard (1755). "§ 2
Pi
Mathematical method in graph theory
The Euler tour technique (ETT), named after Leonhard Euler, is a method in graph theory for representing trees. The tree is viewed as a directed graph
Euler_tour_technique
Topics referred to by the same term
Leonhard Euler (1707–1783) was a Swiss mathematician and physicist. Euler may also refer to: Euler (crater), a lunar impact crater in the southern half
Euler_(disambiguation)
Disproved conjecture in number theory
In number theory, Euler's conjecture is a disproved conjecture related to Fermat's Last Theorem. It was proposed by Leonhard Euler in 1769. It states that
Euler's sum of powers conjecture
Euler's_sum_of_powers_conjecture
Methods used to find numerical solutions of ordinary differential equations
Euler method (or forward Euler method, in contrast with the backward Euler method, to be described below). The method is named after Leonhard Euler who
Numerical methods for ordinary differential equations
Numerical_methods_for_ordinary_differential_equations
In mathematics, Euler's differential equation is a first-order non-linear ordinary differential equation, named after Leonhard Euler. It is given by: d
Euler's_differential_equation
Parameter in fluid flow calculations
The Euler number (Eu) is a dimensionless number used in fluid flow calculations. It expresses the relationship between a local pressure drop caused by
Euler_number_(physics)
Movement with a fixed point is rotation
theorem is named after Leonhard Euler, who proved it in 1775 by means of spherical geometry. The axis of rotation is known as an Euler axis, typically represented
Euler's_rotation_theorem
(Vortrag) and a musical program supporting the event. The Euler Lecture is named in honor of Leonhard Euler, who spent the years from 1741 to 1766 in Berlin and
Euler_Lecture
Multivalued function in mathematics
who considered a related problem in 1758. Building on Lambert's work, Leonhard Euler described the W function per se in 1783. Despite its early origins and
Lambert_W_function
Index of articles associated with the same name
( n − 1 ) ! {\displaystyle \Gamma (n)=(n-1)!} Leonhard Euler List of topics named after Leonhard Euler Jeffrey, Alan; Dai, Hui-Hui (2008). Handbook of
Euler_integral
Characterization of even perfect numbers
prime number. The theorem is named after mathematicians Euclid and Leonhard Euler, who respectively proved the "if" and "only if" aspects of the theorem
Euclid–Euler_theorem
of Leonhard Euler in four series collectively called Opera Omnia (Collected Works in Latin). The project represented a colossal challenge, as Euler is
Euler Committee of the Swiss Academy of Sciences
Euler_Committee_of_the_Swiss_Academy_of_Sciences
Theorem on the number of primes in arithmetic sequences
The Early Mathematics of Leonhard Euler (Washington, D.C.: The Mathematical Association of America, 2007), p. 253. Leonhard Euler, "De summa seriei ex numeris
Dirichlet's theorem on arithmetic progressions
Dirichlet's_theorem_on_arithmetic_progressions
Principle relating to fluid dynamics
deduced that pressure decreases when the flow speed increases, it was Leonhard Euler in 1752 who derived Bernoulli's equation in its usual form. Bernoulli's
Bernoulli's_principle
Mathematical identity
expansion Gauss's continued fraction List of topics named after Leonhard Euler Leonhard Euler (1748), "18", Introductio in analysin infinitorum, vol. I H
Euler's continued fraction formula
Euler's_continued_fraction_formula
Type of Diophantine equation
European to solve Pell's equation. The name of Pell's equation arose from Leonhard Euler mistakenly attributing Brouncker's solution of the equation to John
Pell's_equation
Infinite series with alternating signs
tend towards any finite limit. Nonetheless, in the mid-18th century, Leonhard Euler wrote what he admitted to be a paradoxical equation: 1 − 2 + 3 − 4 +
1_−_2_+_3_−_4_+_⋯
System of symbolic representation
René Descartes, Isaac Newton, Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, and overall Leonhard Euler. The use of many symbols is the basis of mathematical notation. They
Mathematical_notation
Infinitely many prime numbers exist
mathematician Leonhard Euler, relies on the fundamental theorem of arithmetic: that every integer has a unique prime factorization. What Euler wrote (not
Euclid's_theorem
(Isaac Newton and James Stirling) and reaching its modern form with Leonhard Euler (1748). The term "trigonometry" was derived from Greek τρίγωνον trigōnon
History_of_trigonometry
Topological space that locally resembles Euclidean space
topological example of an intrinsic property of a manifold is its Euler characteristic. Leonhard Euler showed that for a convex polytope in the three-dimensional
Manifold
Branch of mechanics concerned with solid materials and their behaviors
motion 1750: Euler–Bernoulli beam equation 1700–1782: Daniel Bernoulli introduced the principle of virtual work 1707–1783: Leonhard Euler developed the
Solid_mechanics
Swiss mathematician (1667–1748)
contributions to infinitesimal calculus and for educating the young Leonhard Euler. Johann was born in Basel, the son of Nicolaus Bernoulli, an apothecary
Johann_Bernoulli
LEONHARD EULER
LEONHARD EULER
Male
German
Variant spelling of German Leonhardt, LEONHARD means "lion-strong."
Boy/Male
German American
Brave as a bear.
Male
English
English form of French Léonard, LEONARD means "lion-strong."Â
Boy/Male
Teutonic American German French
Lion.
Surname or Lastname
English and French (Léonard)
English and French (Léonard) : from a Germanic personal name composed of the elements leo ‘lion’ (a late addition to the vocabulary of Germanic name elements, taken from Latin) + hard ‘hardy’, ‘brave’, ‘strong’, which was taken to England by the Normans. A saint of this name, who is supposed to have lived in the 6th century, but about whom nothing is known except for a largely fictional life dating from half a millennium later, was popular throughout Europe in the early Middle Ages and was regarded as the patron of peasants and horses.Irish (Fermanagh) : adopted as an English equivalent of Gaelic Mac Giolla Fhionáin or of Langan.Americanized form of Italian Leonardo or cognate forms in other European languages.The French Léonard family were at Château Richer, Quebec, by 1698, having come from Maine, France.
Boy/Male
Australian, Danish, French, German, Latin, Polish, Swedish, Swiss, Teutonic
Lion; Lion-bold; Strong as the Lion; Brave; Hardy
Male
English
Variant spelling of English Leonard, LENNARD means "lion-strong."
Boy/Male
Teutonic American Italian Portuguese Spanish Shakespearean
Lion.
Male
German
Contracted form of German Reginhard, REINHARD means "wise and strong."
Boy/Male
German
Mighty and brave or strong judgment.
Male
Dutch
, stern lion, or, strong as a lion.
Surname or Lastname
English and Scottish
English and Scottish : patronymic from Leonard.
Male
German
Variant form of Old High German Lewenhart, LEONHARDT means "lion-strong."
Boy/Male
German
Firm.
Girl/Female
Greek French
Light.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from Middle English, Old French lepard ‘leopard’ (from Late Latin leopardus, a compound of leo ‘lion’ + pardus ‘panther’), probably applied as a nickname or as a habitational name for someone who lived at a house distinguished by the sign of a leopard.
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Irish, Italian, Jamaican, Latin, Polish, Swedish, Swiss, Teutonic
Brave as a Lion; Lion-bold; Like a Lion; Lion Strength; Lion-hearted; Strong as the Lion; Lion; Brave; Hardy
Male
Italian
Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of German Leonhard, LEONARDO means "lion-strong."
Boy/Male
Teutonic
Lion.
Male
English
Variant spelling of English Leonard, LENARD means "lion-strong."
LEONHARD EULER
LEONHARD EULER
Surname or Lastname
English
English : perhaps a variant spelling of Janice.French : unexplained.Latvian : from the first name JÄnis, Latvian form of John.A Janis from the Champagne region of France is documented in 1704
in Trois Rivières, Quebec, with the secondary surname
Female
English
English form of Latin Prudentia, PRUDENCE means "cautious." This is a virtue name popular with the Puritans. Some others are Charity, Chastity, Faith, Honor, and Hope.
Girl/Female
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Protection
Boy/Male
Indian
Merciful
Girl/Female
Tamil
Gunnika | கà¯à®¨à¯à®¨à¯€à®•à®¾
Garland
Girl/Female
Indian
Prosper
Girl/Female
Christian, Hindu, Indian, Muslim, Sanskrit, Sikh, Traditional
Combination of Love; Union of Love
Girl/Female
Hindu
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Young
Boy/Male
Norse
A sorcerer.
LEONHARD EULER
LEONHARD EULER
LEONHARD EULER
LEONHARD EULER
LEONHARD EULER
n.
A leopard; a panther.
a.
Pertaining to Euler, a German mathematician of the 18th century.
n.
A large dark-colored variety of the leopard, by some zoologists considered a distinct species. It is marked with large ringlike spots, the centers of which are darker than the color of the body.
n.
A leopard.
n.
A flowerlike color marking; as, the rosettes on the leopard.
n.
A small part of a different color from the main part, or from the ground upon which it is; as, the spots of a leopard; the spots on a playing card.
n.
A small East Indian wild cat (Felis wagati), regarded by some as a variety of the leopard cat.
n.
A leopard.
n.
A large, savage, carnivorous mammal (Felis leopardus). It is of a yellow or fawn color, with rings or roselike clusters of black spots along the back and sides. It is found in Southern Asia and Africa. By some the panther (Felis pardus) is regarded as a variety of leopard.
n.
One of several western American species of the genus Spermophilus, of the family Sciuridae; as, the gray gopher (Spermophilus Franklini) and the striped gopher (S. tridecemlineatus); -- called also striped prairie squirrel, leopard marmot, and leopard spermophile. See Spermophile.
n.
A species of leopard (Cynaelurus jubatus) tamed and used for hunting in India. The woolly cheetah of South Africa is C. laneus.
n.
A feline quadruped (Felis irbis, / uncia) resembling the leopard in size, and somewhat in color, but it has longer and thicker fur, which forms a short mane on the back. The ounce is pale yellowish gray, with irregular dark spots on the neck and limbs, and dark rings on the body. It inhabits the lofty mountain ranges of Asia. Called also once.