as in panther
a large tawny cat of the wild tracks that looked to be those of a cat-a-mountain

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Noun
  • From brooches and pendants to lipstick tubes and panthers mid-pounce, the most intriguing watches today come in unlikely shapes and sizes.
    Kimberly Richardson, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2025
  • The goal is to eventually auction all these life-sized, personalized panthers.
    Pierre LeBrun, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Female cougars, on the other hand, don’t usually have to roam as far and wide.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Characteristics of panthers Florida panthers resemble the cougars and pumas found in the American West, with beige or tan fur and white markings underneath.
    CBS News, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2025
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  • During the search, a rescue helicopter spotted two mountain lions in the area where the boy had travelled.
    Colson Thayer, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Read Next National Wild mountain lion cubs found in Michigan for first time in century.
    Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025
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“Cat-a-mountain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cat-a-mountain. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.

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