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Synonyms for puma


Grammar : Noun
Spell : pyoo-muh, poo-
Phonetic Transcription : ˈpyu mə, ˈpu-



Définition of puma

Origin :
  • 1777, from Spanish puma, from Quechua (Peru) puma.
  • noun large cat
Example sentences :
  • Thus she understood that she was become another being, Moke-iche, the puma.
  • Extract from : « The Trail Book » by Mary Austin
  • I do not take what I cannot win by my own labor,' said he; 'there was a puma drove up the game for me.'
  • Extract from : « The Trail Book » by Mary Austin
  • After a long silence, Puma said calmly: “How much you want?”
  • Extract from : « The Crimson Tide » by Robert W. Chambers
  • Then,” remarked Jim, looking: frankly at Puma, “that definitely lets us out.
  • Extract from : « The Crimson Tide » by Robert W. Chambers
  • And he turned away toward the door, wondering why Puma did not follow.
  • Extract from : « The Crimson Tide » by Robert W. Chambers
  • No; Mr. Puma, who was all art and heart, could not comprehend what Mr. Skidder was driving at.
  • Extract from : « The Crimson Tide » by Robert W. Chambers
  • Go on,” said Puma impatiently, “what else did he say about me?
  • Extract from : « The Crimson Tide » by Robert W. Chambers
  • Puma stopped and looked at him stealthily: “What is it you would do, Elmer?”
  • Extract from : « The Crimson Tide » by Robert W. Chambers
  • Next time,” said Puma, “you shall say to them that there was a very bad riot.
  • Extract from : « The Crimson Tide » by Robert W. Chambers
  • Puma lifted his head and looked intently at each one of them in turn.
  • Extract from : « The Crimson Tide » by Robert W. Chambers

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