noun
Uncommon
puma
poo-muh
Puma (noun) means a large wild cat native to the Americas, also called a mountain lion or cougar. Example: “A puma was spotted near the mountain trail.”
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A large wild cat native to the Americas, also called a mountain lion or cougar.
"A puma was spotted near the mountain trail."
How to use puma
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAnother name for the mountain lion or cougar.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish puma, from Quechua puma.
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What does “puma” mean?
The word “puma” means a large wild cat native to the Americas, also called a mountain lion or cougar. In plain terms, another name for the mountain lion or cougar.
How do you pronounce “puma”?
“Puma” is pronounced poo-muh (/puːmə/ in IPA).
How do you use “puma” in a sentence?
Here is “puma” used in a sentence: “A puma was spotted near the mountain trail.”
What part of speech is “puma”?
“Puma” is a noun.
Where does the word “puma” come from?
The word “puma” comes from Spanish. Borrowed from Spanish puma, from Quechua puma.
Is “puma” a common word?
“Puma” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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