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
  • Ten minutes before kickoff on the first Friday in October, the giant inflatable tunnel sags and the giant inflatable panther perched atop it is just about snout-to-turf.
    Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Slimmed down and lithe, Tatum’s panther-like physicality showcases Jeffrey’s preternatural ability to master his environment through keen observation and sheer determination.
    Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 11 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Even in states where cougars breed, such as Colorado or California, human conflict with the animals is rarer than being struck by lightning.
    Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Deer were historically a reliable food source for cougars and wolves, which have been driven off the Indiana landscape.
    Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • In August, a mountain lion walked into a California home after the owners accidentally left the door open.
    Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Tennessee’s big cats are mostly of the bobcat variety, but one wayward mountain lion captured the state’s attention.
    Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Oct. 2025
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“Cat-a-mountain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cat-a-mountain. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.

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