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Synonyms for catamount


Grammar : Noun
Spell : kat-uh-mount
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkæt əˌmaʊnt



Définition of catamount

Origin :
  • 1660s, shortening of cat-o'-mountain (1610s), from cat of the mountain (early 15c.), a name aplied to various types of wildcat.
  • As in cougar : noun large cat
  • As in lynx : noun large cat
  • As in puma : noun large cat
Example sentences :
  • Which I ain't in the habit of bein' took lightly by no catamount.
  • Extract from : « Faro Nell and Her Friends » by Alfred Henry Lewis
  • Probably her mother who probably too was the catamount's sister.
  • Extract from : « The Paliser case » by Edgar Saltus
  • The catamount had shifted his position, and the boys saw him plainly.
  • Extract from : « The Camp in the Snow » by William Murray Graydon
  • A catamount,” replied Jerry, “or Indian Devil, as some call them.
  • Extract from : « The Camp in the Snow » by William Murray Graydon
  • Here come the wolves, and the catamount is growling like fury.
  • Extract from : « The Camp in the Snow » by William Murray Graydon
  • The catamount screeched, and quivered for a second at44tack.
  • Extract from : « The Camp in the Snow » by William Murray Graydon
  • It was as large a catamount as the two Maine lads had ever seen.
  • Extract from : « The Camp in the Snow » by William Murray Graydon
  • “If we do the catamount will likely climb after us,” replied Jerry.
  • Extract from : « The Camp in the Snow » by William Murray Graydon
  • I can kill a catamount as easy as a deer if I get the chance.
  • Extract from : « The Camp in the Snow » by William Murray Graydon
  • He was frightened to see the catamount within six feet of him.
  • Extract from : « The Camp in the Snow » by William Murray Graydon

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