lion

A1
Pronunciation
/ˈlaɪən/
Noun
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

A big cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa, India and formerly much of Europe.

Example Sentences
  • Tigers and lions share a common ancestor from a few million years ago.
2 Definition

(by extension) Any of various extant and extinct big cats, especially the mountain lion.

3 Definition

A Chinese foo dog.

4 Definition

An individual who shows strength and courage, attributes associated with the lion.

5 Definition

A famous person regarded with interest and curiosity.

6 Definition

A light brown color that resembles the fur of a lion.

7 Definition

An old Scottish coin, with a lion on the obverse, worth 74 shillings.

Adjective
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Of the light brown color that resembles the fur of a lion.