ETYM Braz. yagoára: cf. and Portu. jaguar.
A large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis; SYN. panther, Panthera onca, Felis onca.
British automobile manufacturer that has enjoyed a long association with automobile racing; owned by Ford from 1989. One of the most successful companies in the 1950s, Jaguar won the Le Mans 24-hour race five times 1951–58.
The legendary XK120 was built 1949. In the 1960s Jaguar were unable to compete with more powerful Ferrari sports automobiles and they did not make a comeback until the 1980s. In 1989 the company was bought by Ford for Ł1.6 billion.
Largest species of cat Panthera onca in the Americas, formerly ranging from the southwestern US to southern South America, but now extinct in most of North America. It can grow up to 2.5 m/8 ft long including the tail.
The background color of the fur varies from creamy white to brown or black, and is covered with black spots. The jaguar is usually solitary.