| lion | |
| 1. n. A big cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa, India and formerly to much of Europe. The term may apply to the species as a whole, to individuals, or to male individuals. It also applies to related specie | |
| Tigers and lions share a common ancestor from a few million years ago. | |
| 2. n. A male lion. | |
| 3. n. (heraldry) A stylized representation of a large cat, used on a coat of arms. | |
| 4. n. A Chinese foo dog. | |
| 5. n. An individual who shows strength and courage, attributes associated with the lion. | |
| 6. n. A famous person regarded with interest and curiosity. | |
| (color panel, C19A6B) | |
| 7. n. (historical) An old Scottish coin, with a lion on the obverse, worth 74 shillings. | |
| 8. adj. Of the light brown color that resembles the fur of a lion. | |
