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LEYE-uh-n/ˈlaɪən/

A lion is a large wild cat from Africa; the male has a thick mane around its head. Countable: a lion, lions; a lioness is a female lion. A cat is a small pet; a leopard has spots. Not line (people waiting) — extra e, different meaning.

Meaning

A large wild cat from Africa; the male has a thick mane.

Examples

• “The lion roared at the zoo.”
• “The male lion has a dark mane.”
• “We heard a lion at the safari park.”

Good to know

a lion / lions. Female: lioness. Contrast: cat (pet), leopard (spots). Mix-up: line.

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