Definition

1. Noun:
   • A young lion: A "lion cub" specifically refers to a juvenile lion, typically one that is still dependent on its mother and part of a pride. It denotes the early life stage of this large feline species.

Usage

• The term "lion cub" is used to describe a young lion, usually from birth until it reaches adolescence. It is a standard compound noun in zoology and general English.
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Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in conservation, educational, and media contexts to evoke the vulnerability or cuteness of young animals.
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Variants and Related Words

• Cub (noun): A general term for the young of certain carnivorous mammals, such as bears, foxes, or tigers. "Lion cub" is a specific application of this word.
  • Example: A tiger cub.
• Lionet (noun): An archaic or less common term for a young lion, largely superseded by "lion cub."

Synonyms

• Young lion: A direct descriptive synonym.
• Lion whelp: An older or more literary term for a young lion.

Related Phrases

• "To have a lion by the tail": This idiom refers to being in a dangerous or uncontrollable situation. While not directly about a cub, it uses the "lion" imagery.
  • Example: By challenging the corporation, he found he had a lion by the tail.

Noun

1. a young lion