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mountain lion

 
Dictionary: mountain lion

n. Chiefly Western U.S.
A large powerful wild cat (Felis concolor) of mountainous regions of the Western Hemisphere, having an unmarked tawny body. Also called catamount, mountain cat, Also called panther, puma, ; also called regionally cougar, painter.


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Meaning #1: large American feline resembling a lion
  Synonyms: cougar, puma, catamount, painter, panther, Felis concolor


 
 

 

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