1. Large American feline resembling a lion
   "The puma, also known as a mountain lion, has an extensive range from Canada to South America"; "The cougar, also known as a mountain lion, has an extensive range from Canada to South America"; "The catamount, also known as a mountain lion, has an extensive range from Canada to South America"; "The painter, also known as a mountain lion, has an extensive range from Canada to South America"; "The panther, also known as a mountain lion, has an extensive range from Canada to South America"; "The Felis concolor, also known as a mountain lion, has an extensive range from Canada to South America"; "The catamountain, also known as a mountain lion, has an extensive range from Canada to South America";
   - cougar [N. Amer], puma [Brit], catamount [N. Amer], painter [US], panther [N. Amer], Felis concolor, catamountain [N. Amer]

Derived forms: mountain lions

Type of: wildcat

Part of: Felis, genus Felis

Encyclopedia: Mountain lion