ALL meanings of lion
li·on
L l - 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 big cat 1
- noun lion sb important 1
- 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
- noun lion Numismatics. a silver, Anglo-Gallic denier, issued during the reign of Henry III, bearing the figure of a lion. a gold coin of Scotland, issued c1400–1589, bearing the figure of a lion. any of various other coins bearing the figure of a lion. hardhead2 . 1
- noun lion British. an object of interest or note. 1
- idioms lion beard the lion in its den, to confront or attack someone, especially a powerful or feared person, in that person's own familiar surroundings. 1
- idioms lion twist the lion's tail, to tax the patience of or provoke a person, group, nation, or government, especially that of Great Britain. 1
- noun lion A large tawny-colored cat that lives in prides, found in Africa and northwestern India. The male has a flowing shaggy mane and takes little part in hunting, which is done cooperatively by the females. 1
- noun lion (initial capital letter) Astronomy, Astrology. the constellation or sign of Leo. 0
- noun lion A big cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa, India and formerly to much of Europe. The term may apply to the species as a whole, to individuals, or to male individuals. It also applies to related species like mountain lions. 0
- noun lion (heraldry) A stylized representation of a large cat, used on a coat of arms. 0
- noun lion A Chinese foo dog. 0
- noun lion An individual who shows strength and courage, attributes associated with the lion. 0
- noun lion A famous person regarded with interest and curiosity. 0
- noun lion A light brown color that resembles the fur of a lion. 0
- adjective lion Of the light brown color that resembles the fur of a lion. 0
- countable noun lion A lion is a large wild member of the cat family that is found in Africa. Lions have yellowish fur, and male lions have long hair on their head and neck. 0
- noun lion a large gregarious predatory feline mammal, Panthera leo, of open country in parts of Africa and India, having a tawny yellow coat and, in the male, a shaggy mane 0
- noun lion a conventionalized lion, the principal beast used as an emblem in heraldry. It has become the national emblem of Great Britain 0
- noun lion a courageous, strong, or bellicose person 0
- noun lion a celebrity or idol who attracts much publicity and a large following 0
- noun lion a large, powerful cat (Panthera leo), found in Africa and SW Asia, with a tawny coat, a tufted tail, and, in the adult male, a shaggy mane: in folklore and fable the lion is considered king of the beasts 0
- noun lion a person of great courage or strength 0
- noun lion a prominent person who is in demand socially; celebrity 0
- noun lion Lions Club 0