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Lion

noun
/ˈlaɪən/
Word Frequency: 8.5

Definitions

1.nounA big cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa, India and formerly much of Europe.
"Tigers and lions share a common ancestor from a few million years ago."
2.noun(by extension) Any of various extant and extinct big cats, especially the mountain lion.
3.nounA Chinese foo dog.
4.nounAn individual who shows strength and courage, attributes associated with the lion.
5.nounA famous person regarded with interest and curiosity.
6.nounA light brown color that resembles the fur of a lion.
7.nounAn old Scottish coin, with a lion on the obverse, worth 74 shillings.
8.adjectiveOf the light brown color that resembles the fur of a lion.

Synonyms

king of beastspanthera leosocial liontigerleopardcougarwolflionessserpentsealstellersnake

Rhymes With

scionzionlyonlie inbriandandelionhydrogen ionprion
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