🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Berglöwe

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Berglöwe

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Mountain Lion/ˈmaʊn.tɪn ˈlaɪ.ən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Der Berglöwe ist ein scheues Tier, das in den Rocky Mountains lebt."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 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. 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' originates from the combination of 'mountain', derived from the Old French 'montagne', and 'lion', from Latin 'leo'. The term has evolved to describe a large wild cat native to the Americas, reflecting its habitat and resemblance to the lion.

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