lion

/ˈlaɪən/
noun
  1. A large, powerful wild cat with a mane (on males), found mainly in Africa and historically in Asia; often called the king of beasts.
    • In many cultures, the lion is a symbol of courage and royalty.
    • The lion roared loudly, and all the other animals in the savanna fell silent.
    • We saw a pride of lions resting under a tree during our safari.
  2. A person who is brave, strong, or famous; a leading figure.
    • He fought like a lion to defend his family's honor.
    • She is a literary lion, known for her award-winning novels.
    • The old general was a lion in battle, never backing down.
  3. A sign of the zodiac (Leo) for people born between July 23 and August 22.
    • According to the horoscope, lions are confident and generous.
    • She read that lions are natural leaders and love the spotlight.
    • My brother is a lion, so his birthday is in early August.
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