servals Meaning & Definition
ˈsər-vəl
What Does Servals Mean?
Servals is used as a noun meaning a long-legged African wildcat (Leptailurus serval) having large ears and a tawny black-spotted coat.
Word Facts for Servals
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈsər-vəl/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| First known use | 1834 |
Servals Definition (Noun)
- a long-legged African wildcat (Leptailurus serval) having large ears and a tawny black-spotted coat
Synonyms of Servals
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Servals synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
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Origin of Servals
French, from Portuguese lobo cerval lynx, from Medieval Latin lupus cervalis, literally, deerlike wolf
First Known Use
1834
How to Pronounce Servals
Servals is pronounced /ˈsər-vəl/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (sər).