Definition of lion

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Lion (n.) A large carnivorous feline mammal (Felis leo), found in Southern Asia and in most parts of Africa, distinct varieties occurring in the different countries. The adult male, in most varieties, has a thick mane of long shaggy hair that adds to his apparent size, which is less than that of the largest tigers. The length, however, is sometimes eleven feet to the base of the tail. The color is a tawny yellow or yellowish brown; the mane is darker, and the terminal tuft of the tail is black.

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Lion''s Foot :: Lion's foot () The edelweiss.
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Megaweber :: Megaweber (n.) A million webers.
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Standard :: Standard (n.) The upper petal or banner of a papilionaceous corolla.
Sejeant :: Sejeant (a.) Sitting, as a lion or other beast..
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Base :: Base (a.) Alloyed with inferior metal; debased; as, base coin; base bullion..
Lionhood :: Lionhood (n.) State of being a lion.
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