Sadly lacking essence, the cool cat (6)

I believe the answer is:

ocelot

(Other definitions for ocelot that I've seen before include "Fur" , "Send animal to Cole" , "Spotted New World feline" , "Big cat" , "Wildcat -- loo etc (anag)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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