mountain lion
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of mountain lion
An Americanism dating back to 1855–60
Example Sentences
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At the time, Kevin McManus with Pasadena Humane told ABC7 News that mountain lion sightings in the city are “extremely rare,” but noted that last year’s wildfires could be pushing cats further into residential areas.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
She’s the spiritual granddaughter to P-22, Griffith Park’s photogenic mountain lion … P-2028.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
A mountain lion was tranquilized, sedated and then released into the wild after being spotted in Escondido, according to wildlife officials.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
Facebook members who responded to the Escondido police online post expressed relief that the mountain lion was not euthanized.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
So that night Pa’caya’nyi came with his mountain lion.
From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko
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