Definition of cat-a-mountainnext
as in panther
a large tawny cat of the wild tracks that looked to be those of a cat-a-mountain

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Noun
  • Glittering in its design, the black panther was accentuated and highlighted by wisps of sheer fabric that flowed from the waistline of the dress to the arrival carpet, in shades of black and gray.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 May 2026
  • See six statues of panthers and three statues of tigers.
    Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 2 May 2026
Noun
  • Native to North, Central and South America, cougars are among the continent’s largest wild cats and are known for their agility, strength and adaptability.
    Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 June 2026
  • The cougar would have done a good job of stripping off the main parts, then vultures and smaller animals would have cleaned up the leftovers.
    Joan Morris, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
Noun
  • The crossing, combined with several miles of fencing, will be critical for the movement of gray wolf, elk, mountain lions, black bear, mule deer and other wildlife, said a statement from Fraser Shilling, director of the UC Davis Road Ecology Center.
    Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
  • Animals at the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary include parrots, mountain lions, bears, peacocks, horses and more.
    Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026
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“Cat-a-mountain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cat-a-mountain. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

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