# leeward vs leopard

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### leeward
*adjective · IPA /ˈliːwəd/ · frequency rank #43,752*
On the side sheltered from the wind; in that direction.

### leopard
*noun · IPA /ˈlɛp.əd/ · frequency rank #13,186*
Panthera pardus, a large wild cat with a spotted coat native to Africa and Asia, especially the male of the species (in contrast to leopardess).

## Source
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