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    [Noun]  | "li*on" | \ ˈlī-ən \


    1: a large heavily built social cat (Panthera leo) of open or rocky areas chiefly of sub-Saharan Africa though once widely distributed throughout Africa and southern Asia that has a tawny body with a tufted tail and a shaggy blackish or dark brown mane in the male

    2: any of several large wildcats; especially : cougar

    3: leo

    Origin: 12th century ;

     Middle English lioun, from Anglo-French leun, lion, from Latin leon-, leo, from Greek leōn;

    [Noun]  | "lion's den" 


    1: a place or state of extreme disadvantage, antagonism, or hostility

    Origin: 1680 ;

    [Noun]  | "lion's mane" 


    1: an edible mushroom (Hericium erinaceus) of North America and Eurasia that forms a large globular white or pale yellow fruiting body (as on the trunks of hardwood trees) covered in a mass of dangling spore-producing processes

    Origin: 1996 ;

     So called from the hairlike appearance of the mature fruiting body;

    [Noun]  | "lion's share" 


    1: the largest portion

    Origin: 1742 ;

    [Noun]  | "ant lion" 


    1: any of various neuropterous insects (as of the genus Myrmeleon) having long-jawed larvae that feed on insects (such as ants) and including some that dig conical pits to capture prey

    Origin: 1742 ;

    [Noun]  | "aphid lion" 


    1: any of several insect larvae (such as a lacewing or ladybug larva) that feed on aphids —called also aphis lion

    Origin: 1949 ;

    [Noun]  | "California sea lion" 


    1: a small brown sea lion (Zalophus californianus) that occurs especially along the Pacific coast of North America from Vancouver Island to Baja California and the Gulf of California and in the Galapagos Islands and that is the seal most often trained to perform in circuses

    Origin: 1859 ;

    [Noun]  | "golden lion tamarin" 


    1: a tamarin (Leontopithecus rosalia) that has a reddish-gold coat and mane and occurs in remnants of tropical forest in southeastern Brazil

    Origin: 1957 ;

    [Noun]  | "mountain lion" 


    1: cougar

    Origin: circa 1615 ;

    [Geographical name]  | "Li*on, Gulf of" | \ ˈlī-ən \


    1: arm of the Mediterranean Sea on the southern coast of France

    [Noun]  | "lion" 


    1: a person of rank, power, or influence in a particular field;


      * e.g., " ... the book festival brought together two lions of contemporary poetry for a joint reading "



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    [Noun]  | "lion's share" 


    1: the largest part or quantity of something;


      * e.g., " ... the lead actress deservedly got the lion's share of credit for the show's success "




    [Noun]  | "mountain lion" 


    1: a large tawny cat of the wild;


      * e.g., " ... the problems created by mountain lions coming into contact with humans in suburban developments "



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    [Noun]  | "cougar" 


    1: a large tawny cat of the wild;


      * e.g., " ... in many regions, suburban developments have encroached upon the habitat of the cougar "



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     [ "lion" ]

    1: (verb) Running your fingers through your partner's hair durning vigorous making out causing a drastic increase in hair volume; thus causing the hair to take on the appearance of a lion's mane.

      * e.g.,  ... {Brian and Michele intensly making out on a futon} 

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    1: a lion is the second largest feline,next to the tiger, they live in africa in the savannah and some live in more wooded areas

      * e.g.,  ... lion: i am king of the...well not jungle...savanah? 

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    2: Male lions are much larger than female lions but the female lions do all the hunting for that reason, male lions are to big and slow to catch anything besides something slow, and male lions who live in more wooded areas are more likley to hunt for themselves

      * e.g.,  ... other animals: *wtf* alright then...=\ 

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    3: there are often only 2 adult male lions in a pride and many females with cubs of either gender

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    4: lions r very defensive and protective of their prides and usually males will not tolerate outside males and the females will not tolerate outside females

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    5: male lions are expelled or leave on their own wen they mature

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    6: the new male leaders, after they "dethrone" the past leader, will often kill the remaining cubs

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    7: and there is my detailed definition :)

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    1: A big, furry brown cat, found in the savvanna of Africa. NOT the jungle, you phyco's. Often toated as the king of beasts, and no one knows why. Some say that the lion is the biggest cat, even though the tiger is the biggest cat in the world. Often hunted for trophies.

      * e.g.,  ... Lion- Bwa ha ha! I'm the lord of the jungle!  

     [ "lion" ]

    1: it is a cat, example of when you might use this word

      * e.g.,  ... firned: i am bored  

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    1: Someone who shows characteristics of power, bravery, courage, strength fearlessness and ferocity. These attributes contribute as a building block of his success as a leader.

      * e.g.,  ... Our new CEO is a real lion, bow down 

     [ "lion" ]

    1: 1- A lion is a veteran member of a specific culture or scene known and respected for integrity and valor. Such societies can range from ex-military to the hardcore punk scene to any devout member of an upstanding and down to earth program, group, or scene. A lion knows his shit inside and out, and can spot and shut down any poser easily with a thorough verbal beatdown.

      * e.g.,  ... Singer- "this ones for the lions, were going to play a song from our first album ever. This one takes us back 20 years. Sing along if you know the words." Singer + Lion- "Its Your Mistake! We're here to be the ones to succeed!..." 

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    1: the majestic king of the jungle, served and obey by all animals

      * e.g.,  ... tiger:i wish i was as strong as a lion 

     [ "lion" ]

    1: A big, furry brown cat, found in the savvanna of Africa. NOT the jungle, you phyco's. Often toated as the king of beasts, and no one knows why. Some say that the lion is the biggest cat, even though the tiger is the biggest cat in the world. Often hunted for trophies.

      * e.g.,  ... Lion- Bwa ha ha! I'm the lord of the jungle!  

     [ "lion" ]

    1: A big cat found in Africa.

      * e.g.,  ... kid: - Dad, is it true the lion is the king of the jungle? 

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    2: Often said to be the king of the jungle but that is one of the most stupid things anyone can say because the lion lives in the savannah not in the jungle.

      * e.g.,  ... dad: - Yes, son. And Santa and the Easter Bunny bring him a new crown and balls every year. 

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    3: And to that first guy: the tiger will kick the lion's ass all over the "jungle" (unless the lion comes with his pack)

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    1: Very old and most likely debunked misinformation posted for the millionth time on a forum either by a confused noob or a devious troll.

      * e.g.,  ... I saw it! It's a lion! It's huge! 

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