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- US Pronunciation
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- [lahy-uh n]
- /ˈlaɪ ən/
- /ˈlaɪ.ən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lahy-uh n]
- /ˈlaɪ ən/
Definitions of lion word
- noun lion a large, usually tawny-yellow cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa and southern Asia, having a tufted tail and, in the male, a large mane. 2
- noun lion any of various related large wildcats, as the cougar. 2
- noun lion a man of great strength, courage, etc. 2
- noun lion a person of great importance, influence, charm, etc., who is much admired as a celebrity: a literary lion. 2
- noun lion the lion as the national emblem of Great Britain. 2
- noun lion (initial capital letter) a member of any one of the internationally affiliated service clubs (International Association of Lions Clubs) founded in 1917 and dedicated to promoting responsible citizenship, sound government, and community, national, and international welfare. 1
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Origin of lion
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English < Old French, variant of leon < Latin leōn- (stem of leō) < Greek léōn; replacing Middle English, Old English lēo < Latin, as above
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Parts of speech for Lion
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lion popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
lion usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lion
noun lion
- cougar — A cougar is a wild member of the cat family. Cougars have brownish-grey fur and live in mountain regions of North and South America.
- wildcat — any of several North American felines of the genus Lynx. Compare lynx.
- cat — A cat is a furry animal that has a long tail and sharp claws. Cats are often kept as pets.
- puma — cougar.
- griffin — a city in W Georgia.
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