mountain lion
Americannoun
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mountain lions
plural
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of mountain lion
An Americanism dating back to 1855–60
Example Sentences
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A state housing law meant to fast-track development hit a roadblock as endangered mountain lion habitat rulings stalled plans for 400 homes at Woodland Hills Country Club.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 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
Wildlife officials said biologists responded to the location and conducted an assessment of the mountain lion after it was tranquilized.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
During the study period, cameras captured images of a mother mountain lion accompanied by kittens.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 28, 2026
The lab report came back that it was indeed the scat of Felis concolor, the eastern mountain lion, also variously and respectfully known as the panther, cougar, puma, and, especially in New England, catamount.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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