lion
Translation
lion
Examples
The lion is the king of the jungle.
The lion is the king of the jungle.
We saw a lion at the zoo.
We saw a lion at the zoo.
Grammar Patterns
a/the ((lion)) a large wild cat A lion is a wild animal.
Similar Words
Synonyms: big cat
Etymology
From Greek 'leon', which entered English via Latin and Old French. It's a word shared across many European languages.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'king of the jungle' with a large mane. The sound 'lion' can remind you of its roar.