See also líon
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Etymology[]
From Old French lion, from Latin leō, (genitive: leōnis), from Ancient Greek λέων (leōn), likely a borrowing from a Semitic language; cf. Proto-Semitic *labiʾ-.
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Lion ({{{1}}})
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- A big cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa, India and formerly to much of Europe. The term may apply to the species as a whole, to individuals, or to male individuals. It also applies to related species like mountain lions.
- Template:Heraldiccharge: A stylized representation of a large cat, used on a coat of arms.
- The arms of the University of the West Indies are Barry wavy of six Argent and Azure an open Book proper bound Gules garnished Or on a Chief of the third a Lion passant guardant Erminois. Crest: A Pelican proper. (in other words a spotted lion lying down). See talk page.
- A Chinese foo dog.
- (idiomatic) An individual who shows strength and courage, attributes associated with the lion.
- It was said of [Edward Plantaganet] that 'he was a lion for pride and ferocity but a pard for inconstancy and changeableness, not keeping his word or promise but excusing himself with fair words'. 2003 Peter Armstrong & Angus McBride Stirling Bridge & Falkirk 1297-98: William Wallace's Rebellion.
- A famous person.
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Panthera leo
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heraldic charge
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Chinese foo dog
person with strength and courage
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famous person
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- Appendix:Animals
- Appendix:English Collective nouns
- cub
- cougar
- leopard
- Lion's club
- Lion's sermon
- panther
- puma
- tiger
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French[]
Etymology[]
Latin leō
Pronunciation[]
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Lion m. (plural Lions)
- lion (animal)
- (figuratively) lion (brave person)
- Se défendre comme un lion, - to defend oneself with great courage
- Template:Heraldiccharge lion
- (figuratively) (dated) lion
- (dated) a style of elegant young man that came after the dandy
Anagrams[]
- ilno,
- loin
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Latin leō
Noun[]
Lion m. (oblique plural Lions, nominative singular Lions, nominative plural Lion)
- lion (animal)
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