lion

Definitions

• A big cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa, India and formerly much of Europe.
• (by extension) Any of various extant and extinct big cats, especially the mountain lion.
• A Chinese foo dog.
• An individual who shows strength and courage, attributes associated with the lion.
• A famous person regarded with interest and curiosity.
• A light brown color that resembles the fur of a lion.
• (historical) An old Scottish coin, with a lion on the obverse, worth 74 shillings.