catamount vs lion

catamount

noun
  • A wild animal of the family Felidae, especially the cougar or puma (Puma concolor). 

lion

noun
  • A light brown color that resembles the fur of a lion. 

  • A male lion, as opposed to a lioness. 

  • Any of various extant and extinct big cats, especially the mountain lion. 

  • A big cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa, India and formerly much of Europe. 

  • A famous person regarded with interest and curiosity. 

  • An old Scottish coin, with a lion on the obverse, worth 74 shillings. 

  • A Chinese foo dog. 

  • An individual who shows strength and courage, attributes associated with the lion. 

adj
  • Of the light brown color that resembles the fur of a lion. 

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