cougar

Meanings

• noun

  A large predatory feline, typically a female mountain lion over the age of 4, that pursues younger males as mates.

  - "The cougar is a majestic creature often misunderstood by society."
  - "Despite its intimidating size, the cougar is a stealthy hunter."
  - "Cougars are also known as mountain lions or pumas."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

catamount , catamountain , mountain lion , painter , panther , puma , red tiger

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cougar
puma , ruma , muma

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Variants

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

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Etymology

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The word 'cougar' comes from the Spanish word 'cougar', which means 'american mountain lion'. The term was later adopted by the English language.

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Trivia

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1. Cougars are the largest cats in North and South America.

2. Cougars can jump up to 15 feet high and run up to 40 miles per hour.

3. Cougars have been known to live up to 16 years in the wild.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mountain lion: Another name for the cougar, a large predatory feline found in North and South America.

2. Puma: Another name for the cougar, a large predatory feline found in North and South America.

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Culture

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In popular culture, the term 'cougar' has come to refer to older women who pursue younger men as romantic partners. This usage of the term has been popularized by the media and has become a subject of fascination and controversy.

How to Memorize "cougar"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, powerful feline with a muscular build and a distinctive spotted coat. Visualize its agility and stealth as it hunts its prey.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cougar' with the image of a powerful, majestic mountain lion.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'C-O-U-G-A-R' to remember that it stands for 'C-ou-nt-r-y-side-U-pper-M-ountain-L-ion-A-merican-R-eferees' to help remember the spelling and meaning.

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