Meaning & use
lion
A large, powerful wild cat with a tawny coat, found mainly in Africa; males have manes.
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The lion rested in the shade after chasing off a rival male.
Tourists watched a pride of lions gather around a fresh kill.
A note on using this word
Lion is often used figuratively for a brave or fierce person, as in 'the lion of the courtroom.'
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