noun

lion

lion

The lion is a big cat.

The lion is a big cat.

We saw a lion at the zoo.

We saw a lion at the zoo.

a/the ((lion)) a large cat from Africa and Asia The lion is a powerful animal.

Synonyms: big cat, king of beasts

From Old French 'lion', from Latin 'leo', from Greek 'leon'.

Think of the 'king of the jungle'. The word 'lion' sounds strong and royal.

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