Save Gender Masculine Usage English (Rare) Pronounced Pron. /ˈlɪŋks/ [key·simplify] Meaning & History From the name of a type of wild cat (four different species in the genus Lynx). Its name is derived from Greek λύγξ (lynx), possibly related to λευκός (leukos) meaning "bright, white", because of its eyes that seem to glow in the dark. Categories animals, English nouns, felines, Honkai Star Rail characters, light, white, Wings of Fire characters