large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
"The massive lion roared from atop the rocky outcrop, his thick shaggy mane framing a face that commanded respect across the African savanna."
a celebrity who is lionized (much sought after)
"The new pop star was treated like royalty, as every reporter rushed to interview him and the public flocked to see him perform."
the fifth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about July 23 to August 22
"Since my birthday falls under the lion, I always feel like the summer sun brings out a special energy."
A big cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa, India and formerly much of Europe.
"He was so proud to wear the green and gold jersey as a true lion for the Detroit team."
A player for National Football League's Detroit Lions.
In plain English: A lion is a large, wild cat with a thick mane on its head that lives in Africa and hunts other animals.
"The lion roared at the other animals in the savanna."
Usage: Use this term to refer specifically to a professional football player on the Detroit Lions team. Do not use it to describe the large wild cat or the general animal species.
Of the light brown color that resembles the fur of a lion.
"The cat's coat was a warm, lion shade of golden brown."
"The lion's roar echoed across the savanna."
Usage: Use lion as an adjective to describe something with a tawny or golden-brown color resembling a lion's fur, such as lion-colored sand. Do not use it for general yellows or golds; ensure the specific hue matches the animal's coat.
The word "lion" entered Middle English from Old French and ultimately traces back to Ancient Greek léōn, though its ultimate origin remains unclear. It replaced an earlier Old English form that shared the same Latin root.