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The cougar has many names in English: it is also known as a puma, mountain lion, panther, mountain cat, catamount and wildcat. The name puma comes straight from the Inca language (Quechua), where it is called poma. Cougar itself probably comes from the Tupi language of Brazil.
In North America just some of the native names are:
Cheyenne..........................nanose'hame (mightiest of all animals)
Arapaho.............................bexóókee
Blackfoot............................omakatyo
Navajo................................nashdoitsoh
Nahuatl (Aztec)...................miztli
Ojibwe................................bagwaji-gaazhag
Mahican..............................bsoh or bezo
Lakota................................igmu'watogla
Crow..................................iishbii
Hidatsa..............................itupaictia
Sahaptin (Yakama).............xwayawi
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What is a American Indian name for a loin cloth?
hew
Is barefoot an American Indian name?
NO! It's a very old British name. So, please stop asking!
American Indian who invented zero?
It was an India Indian, not an American Indian.
What is the Cree American Indian word for panther?
The word "panther" can mean different things. In Africa, a panther is an alternate name for a leopard - and the Cree language has no word for that cat.In North America, panther is just one of a wide range of names given to the puma, cougar or mountain lion. In Cree this animal is called asiniwacew or mistahkesiw.
When was American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin created?
American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin was created in 1984.
Is the name onebow an Indian name?
it is a North American Indian name
When was North American Cougar created?
North American Cougar was created in 1792.
What is the native American Indian seneca name for friend?
The native American Indian seneca name for a friend is Donehogawa.
Is the name Yoh an American Indian name?
No it is not. but it is German.
What is the name of the cougar in talladega nights?
The name of the cougar is Karen
What is your name Sharon in American Indian language?
There are about 700 different Native American languages. But there is no such language as "Indian".
What are the types of cougars?
Florida Panther Costa Rican Cougar Eastern South American Cougar Northern South American Cougar Southern South American Puma Argentine Puma North American Cougar More information on these breeds, see the related link listed below:
What is the Indian name for the American elk?
Wapiti
What was a name of a car with the word cougar in it?
mercury cougar
What is another name for Mt McKinley?
The American Indian name for it is Denali.
What does the name khree mean?
i believe that khree is an American Indian name
Is Grimmett an American Indian name?
No it's a German Last name
