mountain lion

noun

Examples of mountain lion in a Sentence

the problems created by mountain lions coming into contact with humans in suburban developments
Recent Examples on the Web Carnivorous mountain lions and wolves will have more cat- and dog-looking scats, respectively. Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 30 May 2024 Officers canvassed the area and used drones with thermal imaging software but didn’t find the mountain lion. Brooke Baitinger, Sacramento Bee, 30 May 2024 In mid-May, there was an unconfirmed sighting of a mountain lion in Griffith Park. Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2024 Since then, the virus has infected a range of mammal species across the country, including mountain lions, black bears, polar bears, bottlenose dolphins, harbor seals, coyotes, red foxes, minks, otters, squirrels, raccoons and opossums. Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for mountain lion 

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1615, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mountain lion was circa 1615

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“Mountain lion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mountain%20lion. Accessed 7 Jun. 2024.

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mountain lion

noun
: cougar

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