puma

noun

plural pumas also puma
: cougar sense 1
also : the fur or pelt of a cougar

Examples of puma in a Sentence

adult pumas can sometimes weigh over 200 pounds
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In addition to its rich array of indigenous birds, reptiles and insects, the park has cemented itself as one of the region's foremost institutions for mammal conservation, with the puma, guanaco and huemul all under careful watch to ensure their prolonged survival across the park. Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024 The National Wildlife Federation is also partnering with the Friends of Griffith Park to create a memorial at the park honoring the puma. Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024 On the western side of the park is Grey Glacier; wildlife lovers should pinpoint excursions generally to the east, where pumas are more predominant, as are large herds of guanacos. Jordan Harvey, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2024 Visitors also get to observe pumas in their natural habitat. Lily Bunker, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for puma 

Word History

Etymology

Spanish, from Quechua

First Known Use

1774, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of puma was in 1774

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“Puma.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/puma. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

puma

noun
pu·​ma ˈp(y)ü-mə How to pronounce puma (audio)
plural pumas also puma
: cougar

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