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Wild cat also called ounce (4,7)

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snow leopard

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This clue might be a double definition.

'wild cat' is the first definition.
'snow leopard' can be an answer for 'cat' (I've seen this before). I'm not certain of the 'wild' bit.

'called ounce' is the second definition.
'snow leopard' can be an answer for 'ounce' (synonyms). I am not certain of the 'called' bit.

'also' is the link.

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(Other definitions for snow leopard that I've seen before include "Ounce (carnivore)" , "Rare large cat" , "Rare mountain cat" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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