puma

[ pyoo-muh, poo- ]

noun

1. cougar.
2. the fur of a cougar.

puma

/ ˈpjuːmə /

noun

1. a large American feline mammal, Felis concolor, that resembles a lion, having a plain greyish-brown coat and long tail Also calledcougarmountain lion

Word History and Origins

Origin of puma¹

1770–80; < Spanish < Quechua

Word History and Origins

Origin of puma¹

C18: via Spanish from Quechuan

Example Sentences

Many modern big cats, like lions and pumas, are born with spots as babies.

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The National Wildlife Federation is also partnering with the Friends of Griffith Park to create a memorial at the park honoring the puma.

From Los Angeles Times

Vickers believes these efforts could help address inbreeding among pumas in the Santa Anas that are hemmed in by the I-15.

From Los Angeles Times

Fortunately, the pumas’ extirpation from the region doesn’t mean they’ll be extinct everywhere in the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

With golden eyes, velvet voice and smooth gait, Pierre is like a puma prowling across the screen, but ultimately his character’s temperament is much more like a rattlesnake — coiled and ready to strike when threatened.

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