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- US Pronunciation
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- [lahy-uh nz]
- /ˈlaɪ ənz/
- /ˈlaɪ.ən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lahy-uh nz]
- /ˈlaɪ ənz/
Definitions of lions word
- noun lions 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. 1
- noun lions any of various related large wildcats, as the cougar. 1
- noun lions a man of great strength, courage, etc. 1
- noun lions a person of great importance, influence, charm, etc., who is much admired as a celebrity: a literary lion. 1
- noun lions the lion as the national emblem of Great Britain. 1
- noun lions (initial capital letter) Astronomy, Astrology. the constellation or sign of Leo. 1
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Origin of lions
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 Lions
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
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lions popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% 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".
lions usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lions
noun lions
- felines — Plural form of feline.
- cougars — A large American wild cat with a plain tawny to grayish coat, found from Canada to Patagonia.
- cats — credit accumulation transfer scheme: a scheme enabling school-leavers and others to acquire transferable certificates for relevant work experience and study towards a recognized qualification
- gryphons — Plural form of gryphon.
- griffins — Plural form of griffin.
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