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Meaning of lion

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

lion

Pronunciation:/ˈlaɪən/

noun

Definitions

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

    Example: Tigers and lions share a common ancestor from a few million years ago.

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

  3. A Chinese foo dog.

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

adjective

Definitions

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