mountain lion
Americannoun
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mountain lions
plural
noun
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Etymology
Origin of mountain lion
An Americanism dating back to 1855–60
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The mountain lion managed to cross two busy freeways and lived in the park for nearly a decade.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026
A mountain lion lounging on the sidewalk under the shade of a tree has shut down a street in San Dimas while wildlife officials rush to the area to capture the animal Friday afternoon.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 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
During the study period, cameras captured images of a mother mountain lion accompanied by kittens.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 28, 2026
When our little caravan finally reached the canyon, a mountain lion jumped out and chased the sheep, and I was sure I would be rid of you.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
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