mountain lion

noun

Examples of mountain lion in a Sentence

the problems created by mountain lions coming into contact with humans in suburban developments
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Vehicle strikes are the top killer of mountain lions in the study area. Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024 As for the government agency responsible for the management of these cats, CPW stressed its staunch neutrality in a factsheet about Colorado’s mountain lion, bobcat and lynx populations. Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 1 Nov. 2024 With appropriate licenses, the hunting of mountain lions has been allowed in Colorado since 1965. USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024 Colorado will ban the hunting and trapping of mountain lions, bobcats and lynx if voters approve Proposition 127. Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 18 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for mountain lion 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1615, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mountain lion was circa 1615

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“Mountain lion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mountain%20lion. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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mountain lion

noun
: cougar

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