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Lion
/ˈlaɪən/
A big cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa, India and formerly much of Europe.
📖 Definitions of "Lion"
noun
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A 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
(by extension) Any of various extant and extinct big cats, especially the mountain lion.
- 3
A Chinese foo dog.
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An individual who shows strength and courage, attributes associated with the lion.
adjective
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Of the light brown color that resembles the fur of a lion.
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