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catamount

/ˈkæt.ə.məʊnt/

/ˈkæt.ə.maʊnt/

Translations

catamountnoun

catamounts

/ˈkæt.ə.məʊnt/

/ˈkæt.ə.maʊnt/

The catamount is a solitary and elusive animal.

Пума - это одиночное и скрытное животное.

The catamount is known for its tufted ears and short tail.

Рысь известна своими кисточками на ушах и коротким хвостом.

Synonyms

mountain lion

catamountadjective

/ˈkæt.ə.maʊnt/

/ˈkæt̬.ə.maʊnt/

Used attributively to modify another noun (e.g., "catamount tracks").

catamountnoun

A cougar (Puma concolor), especially in the eastern United States; also called a mountain lion or puma.

Settlers once believed the forests were haunted by a fierce catamount.

Any of several other large wild cats of North America, such as the bobcat or Canada lynx (archaic or regional).

Early trappers sometimes used the word "catamount" when describing a bobcat.

catamountadjective

Relating to or characteristic of a catamount.

The guide pointed out catamount tracks in the snow.