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lyon

The correct spelling is lyon.

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noun

Say it like: Eeo-n

The correct spelling is lyon. 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."

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Tigers and lions share a common ancestor from a few million years ago.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A big cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa, India and formerly much of Europe.
  2. 2.(by extension) Any of various extant and extinct big cats, especially the mountain lion.
  3. 3.A Chinese foo dog.
  4. 4.An individual who shows strength and courage, attributes associated with the lion.
  5. 5.A famous person regarded with interest and curiosity.

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