Meaning of the word catamount in English

What does catamount mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

catamount

US /ˈkætəˌmaʊnt/
UK /ˈkætəˌmaʊnt/

Noun

a wild animal of the cat family, especially a puma or lynx

Example:
The hunter tracked the elusive catamount through the dense forest.
Local legends often speak of the mysterious catamount roaming the mountains.