| puma | <zoology> A large American carnivore (Felis concolour), found from Canada to Patagonia, especially among the mountains. Its colour is tawny, or brownish yellow, without spots or stripes. Synonym: catamount, cougar, American lion, mountain lion, and panther or painter. Origin: Peruv. Puma. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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