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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

puma

/ˈpjuːmə/ noun · British & US
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What does puma mean?

noun

A large, carnivorous mammal of the Felidae family, native to South America, with a tawny or black coat and a distinctive black 'mask' around the eyes. Pumas are also known as cougars, mountain lions, or panthers.

Example

"The puma stalked its prey through the dense underbrush, its eyes fixed intently on the unsuspecting deer."

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