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10 Language-to-English DictionariesMountain Lion
/ˈmaʊn.tɪn ˈlaɪ.ən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A large wild cat native to the Americas, known for its agility and adaptability in various habitats.
"The mountain lion prowled silently through the dense forest, hunting for its next meal." - 2
A term used to describe the cougar, particularly in the western United States.
"In many national parks, sightings of the mountain lion are a thrilling experience for hikers."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'mountain lion' combines 'mountain', derived from the Old French 'montaine', meaning 'mountain', and 'lion', from Latin 'leo', which traces back to Greek 'leōn'. The term has evolved in North America to refer specifically to the large wild cat, also known as the cougar or puma, that inhabits mountainous regions.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Mountain Lion" is said worldwide
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Puma
Transliteration: Puma
"Le puma est un grand félin qui vit dans les montagnes."
Berglöwe
Transliteration: Berglöwe
"Der Berglöwe ist ein scheues Tier, das in den Rocky Mountains lebt."
Puma
Transliteration: Puma
"Il puma è noto per la sua agilità e forza."
León de montaña
Transliteration: León de montaña
"El león de montaña es un cazador solitario en su hábitat natural."
Leão da montanha
Transliteration: Leão da montanha
"O leão da montanha é um predador ágil e furtivo."
पहाड़ी सिंह
Transliteration: Pahadi Singh
"पहाड़ी सिंह अपने क्षेत्र में एक प्रमुख शिकारी है।"
美洲狮
Transliteration: Měizhōu shī
"美洲狮是北美洲最大的猫科动物。"
산사자
Transliteration: Sansaja
"산사자는 주로 산악 지역에서 발견됩니다."
マウンテンライオン
Transliteration: Maunten Raion
"マウンテンライオンは北アメリカの野生動物です。"
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