lion
li.on \'li--*n\ \'li--*-n*s\ \'li--*n-.li-k\ n or lions or lion [ME, fr.
OF, fr. L leon-, leo, fr. Gk leo-n] pl pl 1a: a large carnivorous chiefly
nocturnal cat (felis leo) of open or rocky areas of Africa and esp.
formerly southern Asia that has a tawny body with a tufted tail and a
shaggy blackish or dark brown mane in the male 1b: any of several large
wildcats; esp : COUGAR 2a: a person felt to resemble a lion (as in courage
or ferocity) 2b: a person of outstanding interest or importance cap 3: a
member of one of the major service clubs - li.on.ess n