puma
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3.2
- noun
- /ˈpuːmə/
- US
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puma
- Ancestors of modern guanacos, pumas, and rats invaded South America from the north; armadillos, porcupines, and opossums successfully migrated the other way.
- Puma concolor
So Mountain Lion Puma will kill ocelots.
- So Mountain Lion Puma will kill ocelots.
- And the fact that if we look at actual concrete real world results when, when Puma and Jaguar kicking your ass, you know lion and bear, it's going to be a lot worse.
Examples
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As it was, the puma seemed satisfied that it was in no danger from me, and I got good photographs.
Academic text (1991) -
Felis concolor, the American Puma.
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The cougar, the Mountain Lion and the Puma are three of the largest species of cat Wildcat found in North America.
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While hiking in the mountains, we were lucky enough to see a wild puma resting on a rock.
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The puma is known for its agility and strength, making it an excellent hunter in its natural habitat.
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In the national park, the puma is often spotted roaming the forests at dusk.
Synonyms
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2.5
A large wild cat with light brown fur and a long tail that lives in mountains and forests
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3.6
A large wild cat in North and South America with a light brown coat and no spots or stripes
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9.9
A large North American wild cat like a cougar or lynx
A large wild cat like a cougar or mountain lion that lives in the Americas
A large wild cat that lives in North American mountains
How Big
Surface Forms
Etymology
Puma comes from the Quechua word puma, which means 'puma' or 'cougar' in the Andes and entered English through Spanish. So calling the animal a puma today is just using its original local name for the large American wild cat.