puma

Meanings

• noun

  A large, agile, carnivorous cat native to America. It has a tan coat with black spots and a distinctive 'R'-shaped marking on its forehead.

  - "The puma is also known as the mountain lion or cougar."
  - "The puma is the largest cat in North America."
  - "The puma is a solitary hunter and preys on large animals such as deer and elk."

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Pronunciation

1. /pjuːmə/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=79241759"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with puma
tuma , ruma , muma

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Variants

List of all variants of puma that leads to same result
puma , pumas , catamount , cougar , cougars , mountain lion , panther

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Etymology

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The word 'puma' comes from the Tupi-Guarani word 'pum' meaning 'cat' or 'big cat'.

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Trivia

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1. The puma is the only big cat that can climb trees.

2. The puma's roar can be heard up to 5 miles away.

3. The puma is the second-largest cat in the world, after the tiger.

4. The puma's coat is used in traditional Native American clothing and crafts.

5. The puma is the official state animal of Colorado.

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Related Concepts

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1. mountain lion: Another name for the puma.

2. cougar: Another name for the puma, particularly used to refer to an adult female.

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Culture

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The puma has been a significant symbol in various cultures. In some Native American cultures, the puma was considered a powerful and sacred animal. In European folklore, the puma was believed to be a demon or a were-jaguar. In modern times, the puma has been featured in literature, art, and music, such as Ernest Hemingway's novel 'The Old Man and the Sea' and the song 'Eye of the Tiger' by Survivor.

How to Memorize "puma"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large, agile cat with a tan coat and black spots, and an 'R'-shaped marking on its forehead.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'puma' with the image of a large, powerful cat in the wild.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'P-U-M-A' to remember the word 'puma': 'P' for 'powerful', 'U' for 'unique', 'M' for 'magnificent', and 'A' for 'agile'.

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