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Meaning of puma
A puma is a large, wild cat native to the Americas.
Etymology of puma
The word "puma" comes from the Quechua language, which was spoken by the Incas in South America, where the word "puma" means "powerful animal".
The term was adopted into Spanish as "puma" and then into other languages, including English.
Synonyms
lion
tiger
leopard
jaguar
cougar
panther
cat
wildcat
predator
hunter
carnivore
feline
mammal
animal
beast
creature
wildlife
fauna
big cat
mountain lion
wild animal
savage
ferocious
fierce
dangerous
deadly
killer
slayer
destroyer
attacker
assailer
marauder
plunderer
raider
invader
aggressor
offender
assailant
Definitions
- A large, tawny or grayish-brown cat native to the Americas, also known as a cougar or mountain lion.
- A person who is fierce, aggressive, or competitive.
Usage Examples
- The puma is a solitary and nocturnal animal, rarely seen by humans.
- She's a puma on the tennis court, fierce and competitive.
- The hiker was surprised to see a puma crossing the trail in front of him.
Antonyms
domesticated animal
pet
tame animal
harmless creature
gentle beast
friendly animal
non-aggressive creature
peaceful being
calm animal
quiet creature
still being
inactive animal
lazy creature
slow being
sluggish animal
timid creature
fearful being
weak animal
fragile creature
vulnerable being
helpless animal
powerless creature