Definition of Panda

1. Noun. Large black-and-white herbivorous mammal of bamboo forests of China and Tibet; in some classifications considered a member of the bear family or of a separate family Ailuropodidae.

Exact synonyms: Ailuropoda Melanoleuca, Coon Bear, Giant Panda, Panda Bear
Generic synonyms: Procyonid
Group relationships: Ailuropoda, Genus Ailuropoda

2. Noun. Reddish-brown Old World raccoon-like carnivore; in some classifications considered unrelated to the giant pandas.
Exact synonyms: Ailurus Fulgens, Bear Cat, Cat Bear, Lesser Panda, Red Panda
Generic synonyms: Procyonid
Group relationships: Ailurus, Genus Ailurus

Definition of Panda

1. n. A small Asiatic mammal (Ailurus fulgens) having fine soft fur. It is related to the bears, and inhabits the mountains of Northern India.

Definition of Panda

1. Noun. (context: now rare without qualifying word) The red panda, a small raccoon-like animal, ''Ailurus fulgens'' of northeast Asia with reddish fur and a long, ringed tail. (defdate from 19th c.) ¹

2. Noun. The giant panda – a black and white bear-like animal, ''Ailuropoda melanoleuca'' from the mountains of China. (defdate from 19th c.) ¹

3. Noun. (UK colloquial) A police car. (defdate from 20th c.) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Panda

1. a carnivorous mammal [n -S]

Medical Definition of Panda

1. A small Asiatic mammal (Ailurus fulgens) having fine soft fur. It is related to the bears, and inhabits the mountains of Northern India. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Panda

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panda (current term)
panda bear
panda bears
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panda hugger
pandaedalian
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pandalike
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pandanus
pandanuses
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