lion

Meanings

• noun

  A large, muscle-bound big cat with a short, round body, a mane, and a roar. It is a member of the Felidae family.

  - "The lion is the king of the jungle."
  - "The lion's roar can be heard from a mile away."

• noun

  A person who shows great courage and strength, especially in the defense of others.

  - "He was a lion in the battlefield."
  - "She was a lioness, defending her cubs."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈlaɪən/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lion
cry , lie , spry , tie , sky , why

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Variants

List of all variants of lion that leads to same result
lion , lionlike , lions , lion's den , lion's share , Golfe du Lion , Gulf of Lion , Lion , Gulf of , ant lion , ant lions , antlion , antlions , aphid lion , aphid lions , aphis lion , California sea lion , California sea lions , golden lion tamarin , golden lion tamarins , mountain lion , mountain lions , sea lion , sea lions

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Etymology

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The word 'lion' comes from the Old English word 'leo' and the Latin word 'leo' meaning 'lion'.

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Trivia

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1. The African lion is the largest of all big cats.

2. The roar of a lion can be heard up to 5 miles away.

3. Lions are social animals and live in groups called prides.

4. The lion's mane is not for protection but for displaying dominance.

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Related Concepts

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1. Big Cats: Lions belong to the family of big cats, which includes tigers, leopards, jaguars, and cheetahs.

2. African Big Five: The African Big Five includes the lion, elephant, rhinoceros, leopard, and Cape buffalo.

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Culture

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The lion is a common symbol of courage, strength, and power in many cultures. In Hindu mythology, the lion is considered the vehicle of the god Indra. In Christianity, the lion is a symbol of Christ, who is referred to as the 'Lion of Judah'. In heraldry, the lion is a common charge on coats of arms.

How to Memorize "lion"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, muscular cat with a mane and a powerful roar. Visualize the lion's golden fur and its intimidating presence.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lion' with the words 'courage', 'strength', and 'power'. Imagine a lion protecting its pride.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Lions Love Apples' to remember that Lions Live In Africa, or use the acronym 'Lusty, Intimidating, Overpowering, Noble' to remember the Lion's characteristics.

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