Synonyms for
lion
A big cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa, India and formerly much of Europe.
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No Synonyms Found for Lion

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All Definitions for Lion

Below are all the dictionary definitions of lion:

1A big cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa, India and formerly much of Europe.
2A male lion, as opposed to a lioness, which is characterized by having a flowing shaggy mane and taking little part in hunting, which can be done cooperatively.
3Any of various extant and extinct big cats, especially the mountain lion.
4A person who shows attributes associated with the lion, such as strength, courage, or ferocity.
5A famous person regarded with interest and curiosity.
6A light brown color that resembles the fur of a lion.
7Of the light brown color that resembles the fur of a lion.
8A Chinese foo dog.
9An old Scottish coin, with a lion on the obverse, worth 74 shillings.
10A player for the England football team.
11A player for National Football League's Detroit Lions.
12A player for Canadian Football League's B.C. Lions.
13A player or supporter of the Brisbane Lions.

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About synonyms for lion

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