leonine in Russian
leonine in Russian is льви́ный — leonine means of or resembling a lion, or having qualities typical of a lion.
leonine in Russian
льви́ный
Pronounced: lvinyy
(pathology) Of a facies: resembling those of a lion as a result of some disease, especially a form of leprosy which causes leontiasis; also, of leprosy: causing a lionlike facies.
What does "leonine" mean?
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adjective Of or resembling a lion, or having qualities typical of a lion.
"He had a leonine mane of grey hair swept back from his face."
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leonine in a sentence
- He had a leonine mane of grey hair swept back from his face.
- The actor's leonine stare made him perfect for the role of the king.
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What is "leonine" in Russian?
"leonine" in Russian is льви́ный. leonine means: Of or resembling a lion, or having qualities typical of a lion.
How do you pronounce льви́ный?
"leonine" in Russian is льви́ный, pronounced "lvinyy".
How do you use "leonine" in a sentence?
Example: "He had a leonine mane of grey hair swept back from his face." In Russian, "leonine" is льви́ный.
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