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10 Language-to-English DictionariesLion
/ˈlaɪ.ən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A large carnivorous feline mammal native to Africa and northwestern India, known for its tawny coat and the prominent mane of the male.
"A pride of lions rested lazily under the acacia tree." - 2
A person who is fierce, brave, or considered a celebrity of high social standing.
"He was considered a literary lion of his generation."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived via Old English and Old French from the Latin 'leo', ultimately rooted in ancient Mediterranean and Semitic languages (such as ancient Greek 'leōn'). Historically used across European and Middle Eastern traditions to symbolize majesty, courage, and dominion.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Lion" is said worldwide
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lion
Transliteration: lyɔ̃
"Le lion est le roi de la jungle."
Löwe
Transliteration: løːvə
"Der Löwe schläft im Gras."
leone
Transliteration: leˈoːne
"Il leone rugote nella savana."
león
Transliteration: leˈon
"El león caza en la sabana."
leão
Transliteration: leˈɐ̃w̃
"O leão é conhecido como o rei dos animais."
शेर
Transliteration: sher
"जंगल का राजा शेर होता है।"
狮子
Transliteration: shī zi
"狮子是草原之王。"
사자
Transliteration: saja
"사자는 밀림의 왕이다."
ライオン
Transliteration: raion
"ライオンは百獣の王です。"
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