catamounts
Large wild felines
Catamounts are large wild cats native to the Americas, particularly cougars or mountain lions.
The word combines "cat" and "mount" (mountain), literally meaning mountain cat.
The term appears in regional American usage, especially in New England and Appalachia: Catamounts once roamed these hills.
Several American universities use the catamount as their mascot.
American wild cat
- big catLarge wild feline
- felineOf or like cats
- bobcatWild cat, abbreviated tail
- lynxTufted-eared wild feline
predator · carnivore · solitary · tawny · muscular · powerful · wild · fierce
Organized cooperative unit
- universityHigher education institution
- athleticsCompetitive physical activities
- logoCompany identifying symbol
- prideSatisfaction from one's achievements
Vermont · school · sports · emblem · nickname · spirit · fierce · competitive
Stealthy, persistent pursuit
- pounceSudden attack leap
- ambushSurprise strike from concealment
- preyAnimal being hunted
- stealthSecret, undetected movement
claws · fangs · silent · patient · agile · swift · powerful · deer
Quick and light-moving
- quickMoving with speed
- gracefulElegant in movement
- athleticPhysically strong and active
- fleet-footedMoving with quick lightness
light-footed · lithe · supple · springing · leaping · climbing · balanced · coordinated
puma
American wild cat
lynx · predator · carnivore · solitary · tawny · muscular · powerful · wild · fierce · elusive
team
Organized cooperative unit
- universityHigher education institution
- athleticsCompetitive physical activities
- logoCompany identifying symbol
pride · Vermont · school · sports · emblem · nickname · spirit · fierce · competitive · collegiate
stalking
Stealthy, persistent pursuit
stealth · claws · fangs · silent · patient · agile · swift · powerful · deer · elk
nimble
Quick and light-moving
fleet-footed · light-footed · lithe · supple · springing · leaping · climbing · balanced · coordinated · powerful
mountains
Tall elevated landmasses
- alpineOf high elevations
- rockyCovered with stones
- wildernessUncultivated, uninhabited natural region
terrain · ridges · peaks · foothills · canyons · forests · scrubland · remote · rugged · western
catamountsdomestic cats
Tame household felines
house cats · tabbies · housecats · lap cats · Persian cats