mountain lion

noun

Examples of mountain lion in a Sentence

the problems created by mountain lions coming into contact with humans in suburban developments
Recent Examples on the Web Officials said the mountain lion was euthanized with a firearm while the animal remained in the same tree. Jasmine Baehr, Fox News, 4 Sep. 2024 Including Sunday’s incident, the state wildlife agency has documented 25 mountain lion attacks in California since 1986 — four of which were fatal. Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 3 Sep. 2024 Also on the grounds is an abundance of wildlife, including moose, deer, turkeys, mountain lions, black bears, and elk, along with access to outdoor activities like hiking, horseback riding, and fly fishing in numerous streams and ponds. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2024 In March, two brothers were attacked and one was killed by a mountain lion while they were shed hunting near El Dorado National Forest. Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 1 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for mountain lion 

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1615, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mountain lion was circa 1615

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“Mountain lion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mountain%20lion. Accessed 11 Sep. 2024.

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mountain lion

noun
: cougar

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