adjective
- resembling or characteristic of an ocelot; spotted or marked like an ocelot
Usage: technical or descriptive term used in zoology and natural history
Examples
- The oceloid markings on the wildcat's coat helped it blend into the dappled forest light.
- Researchers noted the oceloid pattern of spots across the animal's fur.
- The kitten displayed oceloid characteristics that suggested mixed ancestry.
- The oceloid appearance of the feline made it difficult to distinguish from its wild relatives.