n.
(fem. lioness)
a large tawny-coloured cat of Africa and NW India, of which the male has a shaggy mane.
[Panthera leo.]
- a brave, strong, or fierce person.
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(also literary lion)
a famous author.
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(Lion)
a member of a touring international rugby union team representing the British Isles.
Phrase
- the lion's den
an intimidating or unpleasant situation. - the lion's share
the largest part.
Derivative
Etymology
ME: from Anglo-Norman Fr. liun, from L. leo, leon-, from Gk leōn, leont-.