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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.NounA 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.
3.NounAny of various extant and extinct big cats, especially the mountain lion.
4.NounA Chinese foo dog.
5.NounA person who shows attributes associated with the lion, such as strength, courage, or ferocity.
6.NounA famous person regarded with interest and curiosity.
7.NounA light brown color that resembles the fur of a lion. (Can we add an example for this sense?)"lion: "
8.NounAn old Scottish coin, with a lion on the obverse, worth 74 shillings.
9.AdjectiveOf the light brown color that resembles the fur of a lion.