Puma: meaning, definitions and examples

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puma

 

[ หˆpjuหmษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

wildlife

A large, powerful wildcat with a tan or yellow coat, found in the Americas.

Synonyms

cougar, mountain lion, panther

Examples of usage

  • Pumas are also known as mountain lions or cougars.
  • The puma is a solitary animal, hunting mainly at night.
  • They are excellent climbers and can leap great distances.
  • Pumas are known for their stealth and agility in hunting.
  • The puma is a top predator in its ecosystem.
Context #2 | Noun

sports

A brand of athletic and casual footwear, apparel, and accessories.

Synonyms

athletic brand, sneaker brand, sportswear brand

Examples of usage

  • She bought a new pair of Puma sneakers for her workouts.
  • The Puma logo is a distinctive image in the sports industry.
  • Puma products are known for their quality and style.

Translations

Translations of the word "puma" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น puma

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฏเฅ‚เคฎเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Puma

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ puma

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟัƒะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ puma

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ”ใƒฅใƒผใƒž

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท puma

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ puma

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท puma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ“จ๋งˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูˆู…ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ puma

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ puma

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็พŽๆดฒ็‹ฎ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ puma

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pรบma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟัƒะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒฃแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ puma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ puma

Etymology

The word 'puma' originated from the Quechua language of South America. It was first recorded in English in the late 18th century. Pumas have long been a symbol of power, agility, and grace in various cultures, especially among indigenous peoples of the Americas. The Puma brand, known for its athletic products, was founded in Germany in 1948 by Rudolf Dassler, the brother of Adidas founder Adolf Dassler.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,326 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.