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An American feline quadruped (Felis concolor), resembling the African panther in size and habits. Its color is tawny, without spots; hence writers often called it the American lion. Called also puma, panther, mountain li…

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  1. n. An American feline quadruped (Felis concolor), resembling the African panther in size and habits. Its color is tawny, without spots; hence writers often called it the American lion. Called also puma, panther, mountain lion, and catamount. See Puma.
  2. n. large American feline resembling a lion
  3. An American feline quadruped (Felis concolor), resembling the African panther in size and habits. Its color is tawny, without spots; hence writers often called it the American lion. Called also puma, panther, mountain lion, and catamount. See Puma.
  4. An American feline quadruped (Felis concolor), resembling theAfrican panther in size and habits. Its color is tawny, withoutspots; hence writers often called it the American lion. Called alsopuma, panther, mountain lion, and catamount. See Puma.
  5. n:100 n. large American feline resembling a lion