a lion

Definition of a lion in English English dictionary: leon
lion: 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
lion: A Chinese foo dog
lion: : A stylized representation of a large cat, used on a coat of arms
lion: A large carnivorous feline mammal (Felis leo), found in Southern Asia and in most parts of Africa, distinct varieties occurring in the different countries
lion: A famous person
lion: The color is a tawny yellow or yellowish brown; the mane is darker, and the terminal tuft of the tail is black
lion: {n} a bold, strong carnivorous animal, a sign in the zodiac
Lion: leonine
lion: Also a beer
lion: Lithium ion battery
lion: (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Leo
lion: Emissary of the sun, symbolising light, truth and regeneration Creatures of strength and passion, which can also symbolise secret wisdom - King Soloman was symbolised as a lion
lion: In one variety, called the maneless lion, the male has only a slight mane
lion: n singa
lion: A dog, found by Sam Fathers, which eventually took on Old Ben, the bear, and won, though at great cost Major de Spain at first believed the dog was too wild to tame, but Sam Fathers conditioned the dog to tolerate humans through starvation methods Later, Boon Hogganbeck took over care and feeding of Lion from Sam, even allowing Lion to sleep with him in the cabin at Major de Spain's hunting camp When Lion attacked Old Ben and refused to let go, Boon finished the job started by Lion by killing the bear with his knife Afterwards, Boon's first concern was to get Lion to a doctor; though a doctor did tend to Lion's wounds, it was too late: the dog died at sundown the next day
lion: The adult male, in most varieties, has a thick mane of long shaggy hair that adds to his apparent size, which is less than that of the largest tigers
lion: a celebrity who is lionized (much sought after)
lion: An individual who shows strength and courage, attributes associated with the lion
lion: A large 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
lion: The length, however, is sometimes eleven feet to the base of the tail
lion: A lion is a large wild member of the cat family that is found in Africa. Lions have yellowish fur, and male lions have long hair on their head and neck. Large, powerfully built cat (Panthera leo), the proverbial "king of beasts. " It is now found mainly in parts of sub-Saharan Africa, though about two hundred constitute an Asiatic race living under strict protection in India. Lions inhabit grassy plains and open savanna. The male is 6-7 ft (1.8-2.1 m) long, excluding the 3-ft (1-m) tail, stands about 4 ft (1.2 m) high at the shoulder, and weighs 370-500 lbs (170-230 kg). The female, or lioness, is considerably smaller. The male's coat is usually buff yellow or orange-brown; lionesses are more consistently tawny or sandy. The male's outstanding characteristic is his mane. Lions are unique among cats in that they live in a group, or pride, often consisting of about 15 individuals. Lionesses are the chief hunters. They prey on animals of all sizes, including hippopotamuses, but prefer wildebeests, antelopes, and zebras. After eating, a lion may rest for a week. mountain lion golden lion tamarin golden lion marmoset Lion Gulf of African lion dog Richard Coeur de Lion sea lion William the Lion Lions Clubs International Association of
lion: A sign and a constellation; Leo
lion: A stylized representation of a large cat, used on a coat of arms
lion: In the wild, 70% of lion cubs do not make it to their first birthday A lion is capable of speeds up to 40 MPH but only in short bursts The black spots on the back of the ears are used for communication, e g a pride coordinating its attack without giving away its position Lion society is primarily matriarchal, the core being the pride, consisting of females and their cubs Males are primarily of use just for mating and killing hyenas
lion: {i} species of large carnivorous cat found in Africa and southern Asia; strong and courageous person; celebrity, person who is well-known and admired
lion: Tawny
lion: Layers Interworking in Optical Networks
lion: The lion is the most popular beast in heraldry He appears in the arms of Great Britian, Denmark, Spain, Holland, Bohemia, Saxony and numerous lesser countries As early as 1127 Henry I used the lion as an ornament on a shield Of the 918 bannerets of Edward II, 225 bore lions The early English heralds seem to have confused the lion with the leopard While never drawn spotted as the real leopard, he was described in most attitudes as leo-pardé, or a lion as a leopard
lion: the fifth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about July 23 to August 22
lion: large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
lion: An object of interest and curiosity, especially a person who is so regarded; as, he was quite a lion in London at that time
lion: large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male a celebrity who is lionized (much sought after)
lion: The Lion is a character that stemmed from my drawings of the Tarot deck On the strength card, Strength was shown prying open the Lion's mouth and sticking his head in like the old circus trick The Lion then became a regular character hanging out with the members of the court He never forgave Strength for his early humiliation and plotted (as much as a Lion can) for revenge which, eventually came when the original Strength was deposed The Lion has also made any appearances due to his low profile which, is accommodating when trying to fill in a composition
lion: Loon Moon
lion: king of beasts

a lion

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a li·on

Turkish pronunciation

ı layın

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/ə ˈlīən/ /ə ˈlaɪən/

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