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plural cougars also cougar
1
: a large powerful tawny-brown cat (Puma concolor synonym Felis concolor) formerly widespread in the Americas but now reduced in number or extinct in many areas
called also catamount, mountain lion, panther, puma
2
slang
: a middle-aged woman seeking a romantic relationship with a younger man
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in many regions, suburban developments have encroached upon the habitat of the cougar
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The team worked with outside dental consultants to surgically repair the cougar’s jaw, then performed a root canal on the upper right canine a month later, officials said.
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Brooke Baitinger, Sacramento Bee, 15 May 2024
There is a growing body of evidence from other states showing that cougars regularly prey on gray wolves.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 15 May 2024
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Brooke Baitinger, Sacramento Bee, 15 May 2024
There is a growing body of evidence from other states showing that cougars regularly prey on gray wolves.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 15 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for cougar
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cougar
noun
cou·gar
ˈkü-gər 
also -ˌgär
plural cougars also cougar
: a large powerful brownish yellow cat formerly widespread in the Americas but no longer found in many areas
called also catamount, mountain lion, panther, puma
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