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The correct spelling is lion.
How to pronounce lion
/ˈlaɪən/
nounIPA: /ˈlaɪən/
Say it like: Lio-n
The correct spelling is lion. A big cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa, India and formerly much of Europe. For example: "Tigers and lions share a common ancestor from a few million years ago."
Usage Examples
“Tigers and lions share a common ancestor from a few million years ago.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A big cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa, India and formerly much of Europe.
- 2.(by extension) Any of various extant and extinct big cats, especially the mountain lion.
- 3.A Chinese foo dog.
- 4.An individual who shows strength and courage, attributes associated with the lion.
- 5.A famous person regarded with interest and curiosity.
adjective
- 1.Of the light brown color that resembles the fur of a lion.
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