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puma

noun pu·ma \ˈpü-mə, ˈpyü-\

plural pumas also puma

Definition of PUMA

: cougar 1; also : the fur or pelt of a cougar

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Origin of PUMA

Spanish, from Quechua

First Known Use: 1774

Related to PUMA

Synonyms: catamount, cat-a-mountain, mountain lion, panther, cougar

Rhymes with PUMA

duma, pneuma, struma, Yuma

PUMA Defined for Kids

puma

noun pu·ma \ˈpyü-mə, ˈpü-\

Definition of PUMA for Kids

: cougar

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