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Puma

Puma Meaning & Definition
Puma Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Puma?

[n] large American feline resembling a lion

Synonyms | Synonyms for Puma: catamount | cougar | Felis concolor | mountain lion | painter | panther

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See Also | Felis | genus Felis | wildcat

Puma In Webster's Dictionary

\Pu"ma\ (p[=u]"m[.a]), n. [Peruv. puma.] (Zo["o]l.) A large American carnivore ({Felis concolor}), found from Canada to Patagonia, especially among the mountains. Its color is tawny, or brownish yellow, without spots or stripes. Called also {catamount}, {cougar}, {American lion}, {mountain lion}, and {panther} or {painter}.

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