Meaning & Definition of Lion in English
English⟶
Lion
/laɪən/
noun
1. Large gregarious predatory feline of africa and india having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
synonym:
- lion,
- king of beasts,
- Panthera leo
2. A celebrity who is lionized (much sought after)
synonym:
- lion,
- social lion
3. (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in leo
synonym:
- Leo,
- Lion
4. The fifth sign of the zodiac
- The sun is in this sign from about july 23 to august 22
synonym:
- Leo,
- Leo the Lion,
- Lion
Examples of using
Vex not too far the lion, chained though he be.
A cat is a miniature lion that loves mice, hates dogs and tolerates humans.
The lion jumped through a burning hoop.