nounπShareA big cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa, India and formerly much of Europe."Tigers and lions share a common ancestor from a few million years ago."animalnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(by extension) Any of various extant and extinct big cats, especially the mountain lion.""Although lions are primarily known as African cats, local farmers in California sometimes refer to mountain lions as 'lions' as well." "animalnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA Chinese foo dog."At the entrance of the Chinese restaurant, two stone lions guarded the door, warding off bad luck. "culturemythologyartanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn individual who shows strength and courage, attributes associated with the lion."My older brother is a lion when it comes to defending his younger siblings. "characterpersonanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA famous person regarded with interest and curiosity."The new museum exhibit about famous artists features portraits of several lions of the art world, like Picasso and Kahlo. "personcultureentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA light brown color that resembles the fur of a lion."The new curtains in the living room were a soft lions color, like a lion's fur. "coloranimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn old Scottish coin, with a lion on the obverse, worth 74 shillings."My grandfather showed me his collection of old Scottish coins, including several lions, each worth a considerable sum today. "historyvalueeconomyroyalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
