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mountain lion

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Synonyms of mountain lion

a large tawny cat of the wild
  • the problems created by mountain lions coming into contact with humans in suburban developments

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The first known use of mountain lion was circa 1615

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“Mountain lion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mountain%20lion. Accessed 26 Nov. 2021.

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