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lion in Dutch

lion in Dutch is leeuw, coryfee — lion means a large, powerfully built wild cat native to Africa and parts of India, the male typically having a shaggy mane.

lion in Dutch

leeuw
noun
coryfee
noun
A famous person regarded with interest and curiosity.

What does "lion" mean?

  1. noun A large, powerfully built wild cat native to Africa and parts of India, the male typically having a shaggy mane.
    "At the zoo, the children watched a lion sleeping in the sun."
  2. noun A person admired for courage, strength, or ferocity, or a celebrity attracting great attention.
    "The old coach was a lion in the sport, respected by everyone."
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lion in a sentence

  • At the zoo, the children watched a lion sleeping in the sun.
  • The lion roared from the top of the rock.
  • The old coach was a lion in the sport, respected by everyone.
  • He fought like a lion to defend his family.

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What is "lion" in Dutch?
"lion" in Dutch is leeuw, coryfee. lion means: A large, powerfully built wild cat native to Africa and parts of India, the male typically having a shaggy mane.
How do you use "lion" in a sentence?
Example: "At the zoo, the children watched a lion sleeping in the sun." In Dutch, "lion" is leeuw, coryfee.
Are there other ways to say "lion" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "lion": leeuw, coryfee.
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