ALL meanings of lionesque
li·on
L l - noun lionesque a man of great strength, courage, etc. 2
- noun lionesque 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 lionesque any of various related large wildcats, as the cougar. 1
- noun lionesque a person of great importance, influence, charm, etc., who is much admired as a celebrity: a literary lion. 1
- noun lionesque the lion as the national emblem of Great Britain. 1
- noun lionesque (initial capital letter) Astronomy, Astrology. the constellation or sign of Leo. 1
- noun lionesque (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 lionesque 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 lionesque British. an object of interest or note. 1
- idioms lionesque 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 lionesque twist the lion's tail, to tax the patience of or provoke a person, group, nation, or government, especially that of Great Britain. 1