cat-a-mountains

noun

plural of cat-a-mountain
as in panthers
a large tawny cat of the wild tracks that looked to be those of a cat-a-mountain

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  1. panthers
  2. cougars
  3. mountain lions
Noun
  • The state’s wildlife agencies believe the number of adult panthers today to be between 120 and 230.
    — Timothy Randhir, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Traveling with a coffin and a caged panther, Claire hasn’t come alone.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of panthers
Noun
  • Yes, the specific angle of the setting sun against the mountain's unique topography creates a shadow that resembles a cougar chasing its prey.
    — Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Lions, tigers, leopards, snow leopards, clouded leopards, jaguars, cheetahs, cougars and any hybrid of these species is protected.
    — Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of cougars
Noun
  • The loss came as such clashes are increasing, with climate change and urban sprawl bringing people closer to bears, mountain lions and other animals.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Police noted that mountain lions are not uncommon near the Stanislaus River and other rural pockets around Oakdale but urged residents to stay alert – especially overnight and around dawn and dusk.
    — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of mountain lions
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“Cat-a-mountains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cat-a-mountains. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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