catamount

Meanings

• A large North American mountain lion.

  - "The catamount prowled through the forest."
  - "The hunter had spent weeks tracking the elusive catamount."

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Rhymes

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catnap , haptic tap , capable tap

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Homophones

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1. catamount
   

2. catamountain
   

3. catamountment
   

4. catamounton
   

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Variants

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catamount , catamounts , cougar , cougars , mountain lion , panther , puma

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Forms

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catamount, mountain lion

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Etymology

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From Algonquian words meaning 'mountain cat'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Cougar: Another name for a mountain lion or catamount.

2. Mountain lion: Another common name for a catamount or mountain lion.

3. Panther: Another name for a black mountain lion or a large black cat.

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Culture

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In Native American folklore, the catamount is often considered a powerful and mystical creature. Its presence is believed to bring good fortune and protection to those who encounter it.

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