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mountain lion


mountain lion

noun

Definition of MOUNTAIN LION

: cougar 1
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Examples of MOUNTAIN LION

  1. <the problems created by mountain lions coming into contact with humans in suburban developments>

First Known Use of MOUNTAIN LION

1859

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