pume

/ˈpjuːmeɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

A person from Puma or Pume, a pre-Columbian culture of South America, or a member of the Pume people.

“The pume were skilled hunters of the Amazon rainforest.”

2. proper noun

Pume, a language spoken by the Pume people.

“The linguist studied the Pume language and its unique grammatical structure.”

3. verb

To make a loud, grunting noise, like a wild boar.

“The pig pume loudly as it charged at the hunter.”

Synonyms

  • puma
  • pumian

Antonyms

  • civilized
  • tame