Lion

/'laiən/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A large, powerful, carnivorous feline mammal (Panthera leo): A large, powerful, carnivorous feline mammal (Panthera leo) native to Africa and parts of Asia, characterized by a tawny coat and, in adult males, a shaggy mane.
    • A person of great courage, strength, or importance: A person who is exceptionally brave, strong, or prominent.
    • (Astrology) Leo: The fifth sign of the zodiac, represented by the Lion, or a person born under this sign (approximately July 23 to August 22).
Usage Examples
  • Noun (Animal):
    • The lion is often called the king of the jungle.
    • We heard a lion roar in the distance.
  • Noun (Person):
    • He was a lion in the fight for civil rights.
    • The political lion gave a powerful speech.
  • Noun (Astrology):
    • Her zodiac sign is Lion.
    • As a Lion, he is known for being confident and charismatic.
Advanced Usage
  • "the lion's share": The largest or best part of something.
    • She took the lion's share of the credit for the project's success.
  • "a lion in the way/path": A major, often imaginary, obstacle or difficulty.
    • He saw every minor setback as a lion in the path.
  • "to beard the lion in his den": To confront a powerful or dangerous person in their own domain.
    • The reporter went to the CEO's office to beard the lion in his den.
Variants and Related Words
  • Lioness (n): A female lion.
    • The lioness hunted while the male lion rested.
  • Lionize (v): To treat someone as a celebrity or object of great interest.
    • The town sought to lionize the returning war hero.
  • Lionhearted (adj): Exceptionally courageous.
    • The lionhearted knight faced the dragon without fear.
Synonyms
  • Beast (of prey): A wild animal, especially a large carnivore.
  • Celebrity: A famous person.
  • Hero: A person admired for courage or noble qualities.
  • Leo: The astrological sign.
Related Phrases
  • "to throw to the lions": To sacrifice someone or expose them to severe criticism or danger.
    • The junior manager was thrown to the lions during the press conference.
  • "to see the lions": (Archaic) To go sightseeing, especially to see famous or interesting things.
    • Tourists in London went to see the lions at the Tower.
Related Idioms
  • "A lion is not (so) fierce as he is painted": Things are often not as bad or frightening as they are described to be.
    • Don't worry about the interview; a lion is not so fierce as he is painted.
  • "March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb": The beginning of March is often stormy and winter-like, while the end is calm and spring-like. (Note: This idiom uses "lion" metaphorically for fierceness, not referring directly to the animal).
Noun
  1. the fifth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about July 23 to August 22
  2. (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Leo
  3. a celebrity who is lionized (much sought after)
  4. large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

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