It is a word of Turkish origin that means black ears. It is one of the common names of a medium-sized feline that lives in savannas of Africa and Asia. It is very similar to the lynx. Its scientific name is Caracal caracal and it belongs to the family Felidae. The name of a genus of carnivores in the family Felidae. Name of a Battalion of the Israeli Army. Name of a city in Romania that belongs to the Olt County.