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lion

UK/ˈlaɪən/ US/ˈlaɪʌn/ common

noun

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2.

a celebrity who is lionized (much sought after)

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3.

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

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4.

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

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Origin

From Middle English lyoun, lion, leon, borrowed from Old French lion, from Latin leō, (accusative: leōnem), from Ancient Greek λέων (léōn), of unclear origin. Doublet of Leo, leu, lev, and Lyon. Displaced Old English lēo, from the same Latin source.

Phrases

  • African lion
  • African Lion Dog
  • African Lion Hound
  • American lion
  • ant lion
  • aphid lion
  • aphis lion
  • Asian lion

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