pard
word
Definition
An old or poetic word for a leopard, especially used in ancient or classic literature.
Usage & Nuances
"Pard" is archaic and rarely used in modern speech or writing, mainly appearing in poetry, fantasy, or historical texts. Most English speakers will not recognize it in conversation. Use "leopard" in everyday situations.
Spanish: leopardo (arcaico)Portuguese (BR): leopardo (arcaico)Portuguese (PT): leopardo (arcaico)Chinese (Simplified): 豹（古語）Chinese (Traditional): 豹（古語）Hindi: तेंदुआ (पुरातन शब्द)Arabic: فهد (لفظة قديمة)Bengali: চিতা (প্রাচীন শব্দ)Russian: пард (поэтизм) - леопард (устар.)Japanese: パード（古語） - ヒョウ（詩的・古風な言い方）Vietnamese: báo (từ cổ/văn học)Korean: 표범(고어) - 파드(문학적 표현)Turkish: pard (eski/edebi kelime) - leopar (şiirsel kullanımı)Urdu: چیتا (قدیم یا ادبی لفظ)Indonesian: pard (istilah kuno/sastra) - macan tutul (arca)
Example Sentences
The pard is mentioned in old stories.
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In the poem, the hunter chased the pard.
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A pard looks like a big, spotted cat.
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You might see the word pard if you read really old English books.
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Few people use pard today; it's more of a literary word.
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Shakespeare sometimes described wild animals like the pard in his plays.
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