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