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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There are also frequent mountain lion sightings in and around Los Angeles, including recent incidents in Santa Monica and Pasadena where lions were tranquilized and removed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
The tragic ending of the young puma in San Dimas comes three months after a year-old female cougar and a 6-month-old male mountain lion were fatally struck by vehicles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
Humans remain the leading cause of mountain lion deaths, whether through hunting or vehicle collisions.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 28, 2026
However, the evidence linking mountain lion activity to changes in deer, coyote, and bobcat behavior was much stronger.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 28, 2026
The mountain lion blinked his eyes; there was no fear.
From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko
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