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lion

lion (plural lions or lion)

1. A big cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa, India and formerly to much of Europe. The term may apply to the species as a whole, to individuals, or to male individuals. It also applies to related species like mountain lions.
2. (heraldry): A stylized representation of a large cat, used on a coat of arms.
   • The arms of the University of the West Indies are Barry wavy of six Argent and Azure an open Book proper bound Gules garnished Or on a Chief of the third a Lion passant guardant Erminois. Crest: A Pelican proper. (in other words a spotted lion lying down). See talk page.
3. A Chinese foo dog.
4. An individual who shows strength and courage, attributes associated with the lion.
   • It was said of [Edward Plantaganet] that he was a lion for pride and ferocity but a pard for inconstancy and changeableness, not keeping his word or promise but excusing himself with fair words. 2003 Peter Armstrong & Angus McBride Stirling Bridge & Falkirk 1297-98: William Wallaces Rebellion.
5. A famous person.

Definizione dizionario lion

	leone
	big cat '''Panthera leo'''
	A large cat (Panthera leo) that is native to Africa, Asia and formerly much of Europe.

Panthera leo

leonessa

panthera leo

Altri significati:

A Chinese foo dog.

(heraldry): A stylized representation of a large cat, used on a coat of arms.

An individual who shows strength and courage, attributes associated with the lion.

person with strength and courage

A famous person.

heraldic charge

A big cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa, India and formerly to much of Europe. The term may apply to the species as a whole, to individuals, or to male individuals. It also applies to related species like mountain lions.

(artistic portrait of a) lion