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      lion
      noun
      A big cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa, India and formerly much of Europe.
      (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.
      (by extension) Any of various extant and extinct big cats, especially the mountain lion.
      A person who shows attributes associated with the lion, such as strength, courage, or ferocity.
      A famous person regarded with interest and curiosity.
      A light brown color that resembles the fur of a lion.
      A Chinese foo dog.
      (soccer) A player for the England football team.
      (American football) A player for National Football League's Detroit Lions.
      (Canadian football) A player for Canadian Football League's B.C. Lions.
      (Australian rules football) A player or supporter of the Brisbane Lions.
      (historical) An old Scottish coin, with a lion on the obverse, worth 74 shillings.
      adjective
      Of the light brown color that resembles the fur of a lion.
      Roots
      leolion- · Latin · lion
      Synonyms for lion
      leopardntigerncheetahnpanthernsimbaunicornncougarnpumancatamountn
      Words related to lion
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