Lion
noun
A large wild cat that is the symbol of bravery and king of the jungle.
The male lion has a huge mane of hair around his face.
Often appears as...
- lion's den
- lion's roar
noun
A person who is very brave or has excellent leadership qualities.
She was a lion in her field, leading the way for future generations.
Often appears as...
- lion of the team
- lion in the field
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Approving
noun
A famous monument or statue that represents a lion.
The Lion of Lucerne is a popular tourist attraction in Switzerland.
Often appears as...
- lion of judah
- lion monument
noun
The name of a team, club or organization.
The Detroit Lions are a professional American football team.
Often appears as...
- detroit lions
- singapore lions
noun
A large wild cat that is the symbol of bravery and king of the jungle.
The male lion has a huge mane of hair around his face.
Often appears as...
- lion's den
- lion's roar
noun
A person who is very brave or has excellent leadership qualities.
She was a lion in her field, leading the way for future generations.
Often appears as...
- lion of the team
- lion in the field
Usage tips
Approving
noun
A famous monument or statue that represents a lion.
The Lion of Lucerne is a popular tourist attraction in Switzerland.
Often appears as...
- lion of judah
- lion monument
noun
The name of a team, club or organization.
The Detroit Lions are a professional American football team.
Often appears as...
- detroit lions
- singapore lions
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Gender Distinction
Specify 'male' for lions with manes; females are 'lionesses' and have no manes.
A male lion's mane makes him distinct within the pride.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Symbolism
'Lion' often symbolizes courage and royalty in literature and folklore.
In stories, the lion is frequently the hero or king.
Pro Tip 3/3Natural Habitat
Although called 'king of the jungle,' lions typically live in grasslands and savannas.
Despite its nickname, you won't find lions in the jungle.
Pro Tip 1/3Gender Distinction
Specify 'male' for lions with manes; females are 'lionesses' and have no manes.
A male lion's mane makes him distinct within the pride.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Symbolism
'Lion' often symbolizes courage and royalty in literature and folklore.
In stories, the lion is frequently the hero or king.
Pro Tip 3/3Natural Habitat
Although called 'king of the jungle,' lions typically live in grasslands and savannas.
Despite its nickname, you won't find lions in the jungle.
Pro Tip 1/3Gender Distinction
Specify 'male' for lions with manes; females are 'lionesses' and have no manes.
A male lion's mane makes him distinct within the pride.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Symbolism
'Lion' often symbolizes courage and royalty in literature and folklore.
In stories, the lion is frequently the hero or king.
Pro Tip 3/3Natural Habitat
Although called 'king of the jungle,' lions typically live in grasslands and savannas.
Despite its nickname, you won't find lions in the jungle.
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Video examples
Why do we have museums?...
As you can see, we have a lion here and a gladiator, and, well, the janitor ought to be in this wing clearly. Moving on, hurry along. The next step in the evolution of museums occurred in the Renaissance, when the study of the natural world was once again encouraged
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Beverly + Dereck...
That is the situation we're in -- the last lions. That is, if we don't take action and do something, these plains will be completely devoid of big cats, and then, in turn, everything else will disappear. And simply, if we can't protect them,
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Brutal Lion Infanticide...
However, the lionesses need a strong coalition of males for their future protection So, they must prevent them fighting over sex. They do this by being sexually insatiable.
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Young Lions Kill Donkeys...
These two young lions are very important to your conservancy, but if these lions kill any of your livestock you know you can shoot them if they cause problems.
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5 Amazing Animal...
putting your head in the lion's mouth in parenting lions are from the old school they aren't afraid of disciplines like human children comes our more Restless
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The science of...
was killed by a lion I know lo and behold Silvia started being nice she started approaching other baboons with a grunt that is baboon for I come in peace
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Simba Under Attack PIPE ...
This time, only one lioness, Bibi, has given birth. She's keeping well away from the rough-and-tumble of pride life to protect her two new cubs.
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Extraordinary Lion Hunt...
Lions are mostly active at night and seldom roar during the day. We tried to persuade them to do so with the help of scientists,
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The Dangers of Being a...
The poison jets from hypodermic fangs. The lions are lucky, one drop in the eye would blind them for life.
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Safari Live - Day 296 PIPE...
I mean that said I don't know what lion smells like I know what wild dog smells
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Why do we have museums?...
As you can see, we have a lion here and a gladiator, and, well, the janitor ought to be in this wing clearly. Moving on, hurry along. The next step in the evolution of museums occurred in the Renaissance, when the study of the natural world was once again encouraged
Video examples
Beverly + Dereck...
That is the situation we're in -- the last lions. That is, if we don't take action and do something, these plains will be completely devoid of big cats, and then, in turn, everything else will disappear. And simply, if we can't protect them,
Video examples
Brutal Lion Infanticide...
However, the lionesses need a strong coalition of males for their future protection So, they must prevent them fighting over sex. They do this by being sexually insatiable.
Video examples
Young Lions Kill Donkeys...
These two young lions are very important to your conservancy, but if these lions kill any of your livestock you know you can shoot them if they cause problems.
Video examples
5 Amazing Animal...
putting your head in the lion's mouth in parenting lions are from the old school they aren't afraid of disciplines like human children comes our more Restless
Video examples
The science of...
was killed by a lion I know lo and behold Silvia started being nice she started approaching other baboons with a grunt that is baboon for I come in peace
Video examples
Simba Under Attack PIPE ...
This time, only one lioness, Bibi, has given birth. She's keeping well away from the rough-and-tumble of pride life to protect her two new cubs.
Video examples
Extraordinary Lion Hunt...
Lions are mostly active at night and seldom roar during the day. We tried to persuade them to do so with the help of scientists,
Video examples
The Dangers of Being a...
The poison jets from hypodermic fangs. The lions are lucky, one drop in the eye would blind them for life.
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 296 PIPE...
I mean that said I don't know what lion smells like I know what wild dog smells
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Bruno Sammartino
Italian Wrestler
She was absolutely my hero. She would do without if she could help somebody else. My mom showed the courage of the lion to keep her kids alive, and the sacrifices she made were incredible. I don't know if I would have been man enough to do what she did.
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Michael Douglas
American Actor
There is something about seeing rhinos and lions running free that excites you. It's not that you feel afraid; it's more like you're liberated by seeing them.
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Uday Kotak
Indian Businessman
When a lion doesn't get its prey, it remains hungry. When the prey saves himself, he has not won, but has saved his life.
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Arunachalam Muruganantham
Indian Businessman
The strong creation created by God in the world is not the lion, not the elephant, not the tiger - the girl.
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Alexander the Great
Leader
I am not afraid of an army of lions led by a sheep; I am afraid of an army of sheep led by a lion.
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Emma Weymouth
British Model
It's exciting to hear lions roaring deeply at 11 P. M. at night. It's mad.
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Elizabeth Kenny
Australian Celebrity
It's better to be a lion for a day than a sheep all your life.
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Joanna Cassidy
American Actress
I'm a mother lion when it comes to protecting my children.
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Kevin Hart
American Actor
Men are like lions. We hunt.
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Jermall Charlo
American Boxer
Lions only forever.
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Bruno Sammartino
Italian Wrestler
She was absolutely my hero. She would do without if she could help somebody else. My mom showed the courage of the lion to keep her kids alive, and the sacrifices she made were incredible. I don't know if I would have been man enough to do what she did.
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Michael Douglas
American Actor
There is something about seeing rhinos and lions running free that excites you. It's not that you feel afraid; it's more like you're liberated by seeing them.
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Uday Kotak
Indian Businessman
When a lion doesn't get its prey, it remains hungry. When the prey saves himself, he has not won, but has saved his life.
Quote examples
Arunachalam Muruganantham
Indian Businessman
The strong creation created by God in the world is not the lion, not the elephant, not the tiger - the girl.
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Alexander the Great
Leader
I am not afraid of an army of lions led by a sheep; I am afraid of an army of sheep led by a lion.
Quote examples
Emma Weymouth
British Model
It's exciting to hear lions roaring deeply at 11 P. M. at night. It's mad.
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Elizabeth Kenny
Australian Celebrity
It's better to be a lion for a day than a sheep all your life.
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Joanna Cassidy
American Actress
I'm a mother lion when it comes to protecting my children.
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Kevin Hart
American Actor
Men are like lions. We hunt.
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Jermall Charlo
American Boxer
Lions only forever.
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