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cougars

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈkuɡɝz// UK //kˈuːɡəz// cougars

n. large, powerful wild cats with tan or grey fur that live in the mountains and forests of North and South America. They are also known as mountain lions or pumas.

n. large, tawny-coloured felines native to the Americas, known scientifically as Puma concolor. The term is often used interchangeably with 'mountain lion' or 'puma' depending on the geographical region.


SIMPLE

Cougars are excellent hunters that can jump very high.

CONTEXTUAL

Hikers are warned to stay on the trails because cougars are known to roam the higher ridges of the park.

COMPLEX

The conservation effort aims to create wildlife corridors that allow cougars to migrate between fragmented habitats without coming into direct conflict with expanding suburban developments.

Synonyms
Usage

The plural form 'cougars' is used for the animal; in slang, it refers to older women seeking younger partners.

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