Synonyms for catamount

Grammar : Noun

Spell : kat-uh-mount

Phonetic Transcription : ˈkæt əˌmaʊnt

Définition of catamount

Origin : 1660s, shortening of cat-o'-mountain (1610s), from cat of the mountain (early 15c.), a name aplied to various types of wildcat.

As in cougar : noun large cat
As in lynx : noun large cat
As in puma : noun large cat

Example sentences :

Which I ain't in the habit of bein' took lightly by no catamount.
Extract from : « Faro Nell and Her Friends » by Alfred Henry Lewis

Probably her mother who probably too was the catamount's sister.
Extract from : « The Paliser case » by Edgar Saltus

The catamount had shifted his position, and the boys saw him plainly.
Extract from : « The Camp in the Snow » by William Murray Graydon

A catamount,” replied Jerry, “or Indian Devil, as some call them.
Extract from : « The Camp in the Snow » by William Murray Graydon

Here come the wolves, and the catamount is growling like fury.
Extract from : « The Camp in the Snow » by William Murray Graydon

The catamount screeched, and quivered for a second at44tack.
Extract from : « The Camp in the Snow » by William Murray Graydon

It was as large a catamount as the two Maine lads had ever seen.
Extract from : « The Camp in the Snow » by William Murray Graydon

“If we do the catamount will likely climb after us,” replied Jerry.
Extract from : « The Camp in the Snow » by William Murray Graydon

I can kill a catamount as easy as a deer if I get the chance.
Extract from : « The Camp in the Snow » by William Murray Graydon

He was frightened to see the catamount within six feet of him.
Extract from : « The Camp in the Snow » by William Murray Graydon

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