mountain lion
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of mountain lion
An Americanism dating back to 1855–60
Example Sentences
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As mountain lion activity increased, coyotes and bobcats were observed less frequently.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 28, 2026
Researchers studying a small suburban preserve about 45 miles south of San Francisco discovered that as mountain lion activity increased, the behavior of many other animals changed as well.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 28, 2026
Humans remain the leading cause of mountain lion deaths, whether through hunting or vehicle collisions.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 28, 2026
The governor’s office said the crossing will help preserve several species, including the threatened mountain lion population in Los Angeles County.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 17, 2026
Once, when hiking with his family, Rowan had gone off on his own and had encountered a mountain lion.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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