Lion — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
Lion is used for these senses in English:
- Leo Someone with a Leo star sign
- Leo A en given name, borne by numerous saints and 14 popes.
- lion (in particular) A male lion, as opposed to a lioness, which is characterized by having a flowing shaggy mane and taking little part in hunting, which can be done cooperatively.
- lion A big cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa, India and formerly much of Europe.
- lion A person who shows attributes associated with the lion, such as strength, courage, or ferocity.
Leo — full definition
- noun The zodiac sign covering roughly late July to late August, symbolised by the lion.
- noun Someone born under this zodiac sign.
- noun A large, muscular breed of dog also known as the Leonberger.
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.