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lion

/ˈlaɪən/noun2 syllables

Lion means: the fifth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about July 23 to August 22.

Synonyms for lion5

noun, as in the fifth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about July 23 to August 22

Leo, Leo the Lion

noun, as in large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

king of beasts, Panthera leo

noun, as in (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Leo

Leo

noun, as in a celebrity who is lionized (much sought after)

social lion

What does lion mean?4

noun

1

the fifth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about July 23 to August 22

2

large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

3

(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Leo

4

a celebrity who is lionized (much sought after)

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with lion?6

two syllables

ionzionmayanscion

three syllables

hawaiianorion
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Lion in a sentence

  • Like a lion attacking its prey, the kitten jumped on its toy.Bah_Dure
  • A cat is a miniature lion that loves mice, hates dogs and tolerates humans.raggione
  • Vex not too far the lion, chained though he be.astyng
  • If you see the lion's canines, do not ever think that the lion smiles.Adelpa
  • If you see a lion showing its teeth, don't assume it's smiling at you.Adelpa
  • Fleeing a bear, he runs into a lion.CarpeLanam
  • Someone left the lion's cage door are open, and the lion escaped.CK
  • A horse, a lion, a dog and a goat are animals.GioBo

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Forms of lion

as a noun

plural
lions