v. t. & i. [ imp. & p. p. Despumated p. pr. & vb. n. Despumating ] [ L. despumatus, p. p. of despumare to despume; de- + spumare to foam, froth, spuma froth, scum. ] To throw off impurities in spume; to work off in foam or scum; to foam. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. despumatio: cf. F. despumation. ] The act of throwing up froth or scum; separation of the scum or impurities from liquids; scumming; clarification. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Peruv. puma. ] (Zool.) A large American carnivore (Felis concolor), found from Canada to Patagonia, especially among the mountains. Its color is tawny, or brownish yellow, without spots or stripes. Called also catamount, cougar, American lion, mountain lion, and panther or painter. [ 1913 Webster ]