catamount

Example Sentences

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Mountain lions, also called pumas, cougars, catamounts or panthers, can be found throughout North America, but now are mostly in 15 western states, according to the Mountain Lion Foundation.

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026

In a March 23 "Sports Nut," Will Oremus mistakenly referred to "New Hampshire catamounts" in a section about the Vermont Catamounts.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2012

Floridian cattle may not be quite as sturdy, but nor are New Hampshire catamounts as fierce as their African cousins.

From Slate • Mar. 23, 2012

Around the table ran an odd sound—a company of catamounts feeding might have made such a noise—if catamounts ever laugh.

From The Flaming Jewel by Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)

This combat of catamounts could not last long.

From The Albert Gate Mystery Being Further Adventures of Reginald Brett, Barrister Detective by Tracy, Louis