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Meaning of PUMA

Pronunciation:  'pyoomu

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[n]  large American feline resembling a lion
 

PUMA is a 4 letter word that starts with P.

 

 Synonyms: catamount, cougar, Felis concolor, mountain lion, painter, panther
 
 See Also: Felis, genus Felis, wildcat

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Pu"ma\ (p[=u]"m[.a]), n. [Peruv. puma.] (Zo["o]l.)
A large American carnivore ({Felis concolor}), found from
Canada to Patagonia, especially among the mountains. Its
color is tawny, or brownish yellow, without spots or stripes.
Called also {catamount}, {cougar}, {American lion}, {mountain
lion}, and {panther} or {painter}.

 

 

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