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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024li•on /ˈlaɪən/USA pronunciation n. [countable]- Mammalsa large, usually yellowish-brown member of the cat family, of Africa and S Asia, having a tufted tail and, in the male, a large mane.
- a person of great strength or courage.
- a famous or influential celebrity:a literary lion.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024li•on (lī′ən),USA pronunciation n. - Mammalsa large, usually tawny-yellow cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa and southern Asia, having a tufted tail and, in the male, a large mane.
- Zoology, Mammalsany of various related large wildcats, as the cougar.
- a man of great strength, courage, etc.
- a person of great importance, influence, charm, etc., who is much admired as a celebrity:a literary lion.
- Heraldrythe lion as the national emblem of Great Britain.
- Astrology(cap.) the constellation or sign of Leo.
- (cap.) a member of any one of the internationally affiliated service clubs (International Association of Lions Clubs) founded in 1917 and dedicated to promoting responsible citizenship, sound government, and community, national, and international welfare.
- Currency[Numis.]
- a silver, Anglo-Gallic denier, issued during the reign of Henry III, bearing the figure of a lion.
- a gold coin of Scotland, issued c1400–1589, bearing the figure of a lion.
- any of various other coins bearing the figure of a lion.
- hardhead2.
- British Termsan object of interest or note.
- Idioms beard the lion in its den, to confront or attack someone, esp. a powerful or feared person, in that person's own familiar surroundings.
- Idioms twist the lion's tail, to tax the patience of or provoke a person, group, nation, or government, esp. that of Great Britain.
- Latin, as above
- Greek léōn; replacing Middle English, Old English lēo
- Latin leōn- (stem of leō)
- Old French, variant of leon
- Middle English bef. 900
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: lion /ˈlaɪən/ n - a large gregarious predatory feline mammal, Panthera leo, of open country in parts of Africa and India, having a tawny yellow coat and, in the male, a shaggy mane
Related adjective(s): leonine - a conventionalized lion, the principal beast used as an emblem in heraldry. It has become the national emblem of Great Britain
- a courageous, strong, or bellicose person
- a celebrity or idol who attracts much publicity and a large following
- the lion's share ⇒ the largest portion
Etymology: Old English līo, lēo (Middle English lioun, from Anglo-French liun), both from Latin leo, Greek leōn Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: Lion /ˈlaɪən/ n - the Lion ⇒ the constellation Leo, the fifth sign of the zodiac
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