lion
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/ˈlaɪən/
English
Definitions
noun
- A big cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa, India and formerly much of Europe.“Tigers and lions share a common ancestor from a few million years ago.”
- (by extension) Any of various extant and extinct big cats, especially the mountain lion.
- A Chinese foo dog.
- An individual who shows strength and courage, attributes associated with the lion.
adjective
- Of the light brown color that resembles the fur of a lion.
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Synonyms
king of beastspanthera leosocial liontigerleopardcougarwolflionessserpentsealstellersnakewolffishmouthleobang