noun
puma
POO-muh/ˈpuːmə/
A large wild cat of the Americas, also called a cougar or mountain lion.
A puma stands on the rocky ledge, its long tail curving behind it.
Etymology
Quechua puma already named this large American cat. English preserves the same animal reference, using puma as another name for the cougar.
In context
whether it's called Cougar Mountain Lion Panther or Puma this majestic animal is a shy but lethal Predator
More examples
- Pumas hunt deer and other animals.
- We spot a puma near the trail.
- The puma's long tail helps it balance.
Forms
puma · pumas
Similar words
- cougar
- Names the same animal; especially common in North America.
- mountain lion
- Names the same animal, which also lives outside mountainous areas.