noun
puma
poo-muh
noun
1
A large wild cat native to the Americas, also called a mountain lion or cougar.
"A puma was spotted near the mountain trail."
How to Use Puma
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAnother name for the mountain lion or cougar.
Word Forms
pumas plural, Pumas plural
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Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish puma, from Quechua puma.