leonine

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or possessing the qualities of a lion.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈliːənaɪ̯n/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈliːənaɪ̯n/
   
   
   
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Variants

List of all variants of leonine that leads to same result
leonine , Leo , Leonine , Leos

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Etymology

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From Latin leoninus, from leo, leon- 'lion'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'leonine' is also used in zoology to describe species in the Panthera genus, which includes lions.

2. The leonine style of poetry was popularized by poets such as T.S. Eliot and W.H. Auden in the 20th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. heraldry: The practice of creating, granting, registering, maintaining, and recording coats of arms and related insignia.

2. poetry: A form of literary art that uses aesthetic and rhythmic qualities of language to evoke meanings in addition to, or in place of, the prosaic ostensible meaning.

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Culture

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In heraldry, the leonine term is used to describe a lion as a charge. In literature, the term 'leonine' is used to describe a style of poetry characterized by the use of long, powerful lines.

How to Memorize "leonine"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a majestic lion and associate the word 'leonine' with its power and regality.

2. associate
   

   - Connect the word 'leonine' with lions and lion-like qualities.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a phrase such as 'Lions are leonine, they roar and shine' to help remember the word.

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