Pu"ma (pū"mȧ), n. [Peruv.
puma.] (Zoöl.) A large American carnivore
(Felis concolor), found from Canada to Patagonia, especially
among the mountains. Its color is tawny, or brownish yellow, without
spots or stripes. Called also catamount, cougar,
American lion, mountain lion, and panther or
painter.