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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBerglöwe
Pronunciation / Transliteration: Berglöwe
"Der Berglöwe ist ein scheues Tier, das in den Rocky Mountains lebt."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A large wild cat native to the Americas, known for its agility and adaptability in various habitats.
"The mountain lion prowled silently through the dense forest, hunting for its next meal." - 2
A term used to describe the cougar, particularly in the western United States.
"In many national parks, sightings of the mountain lion are a thrilling experience for hikers."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'mountain lion' originates from the combination of 'mountain', derived from the Old French 'montagne', and 'lion', from Latin 'leo'. The term has evolved to describe a large wild cat native to the Americas, reflecting its habitat and resemblance to the lion.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Mountain Lion"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Mountain Lion" is said worldwide
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Puma
Transliteration: Puma
"Le puma est un grand félin qui vit dans les montagnes."
Berglöwe
Transliteration: Berglöwe
"Der Berglöwe ist ein scheues Tier, das in den Rocky Mountains lebt."
Puma
Transliteration: Puma
"Il puma è noto per la sua agilità e forza."
León de montaña
Transliteration: León de montaña
"El león de montaña es un cazador solitario en su hábitat natural."
Leão da montanha
Transliteration: Leão da montanha
"O leão da montanha é um predador ágil e furtivo."
पहाड़ी सिंह
Transliteration: Pahadi Singh
"पहाड़ी सिंह अपने क्षेत्र में एक प्रमुख शिकारी है।"
美洲狮
Transliteration: Měizhōu shī
"美洲狮是北美洲最大的猫科动物。"
산사자
Transliteration: Sansaja
"산사자는 주로 산악 지역에서 발견됩니다."
マウンテンライオン
Transliteration: Maunten Raion
"マウンテンライオンは北アメリカの野生動物です。"
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