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leijonakoira — meaning in English

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English meaning

lion noun A large, powerfully built wild cat native to Africa and parts of India, the male typically having a shaggy mane.

Senses

leijonakoira is used for these senses in English:

foo dog A stylized lion statue similar to those usually placed in male and female pairs outside imperial Chinese palaces, tombs, temples, etc.
lion A Chinese foo dog.

lion — full definition

noun A large, powerfully built wild cat native to Africa and parts of India, the male typically having a shaggy mane.
noun A person admired for courage, strength, or ferocity, or a celebrity attracting great attention.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Finnish words

leijona kiinanpalatsikoira julkkis