Definition of lion

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Lion (n.) An object of interest and curiosity, especially a person who is so regarded; as, he was quite a lion in London at that time..

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Runcinate :: Runcinate (a.) Pinnately cut with the lobes pointing downwards, as the leaf of the dandelion..
Capitulum :: Capitulum (n.) A thick head of flowers on a very short axis, as a clover top, or a dandelion; a composite flower. A capitulum may be either globular or flat..
Combattant :: Combattant (a.) In the position of fighting; -- said of two lions set face to face, each rampant..
Howdah :: Howdah (n.) A seat or pavilion, generally covered, fastened on the back of an elephant, for the rider or riders..
Megampere :: Megampere (n.) A million amperes.
Floret :: Floret (n.) A little flower; one of the numerous little flowers which compose the head or anthodium in such flowers as the daisy, thistle, and dandelion..
Bicorporate :: Bicorporate (a.) Double-bodied, as a lion having one head and two bodies..
Roar :: Roar (n.) The deep, loud cry of a wild beast; as, the roar of a lion..
Intercarotid :: Intercarotid (a.) Situated between the external and internal carotid arteries; as, an intercarotid ganglion..
Megavolt :: Megavolt (n.) One of the larger measures of electro-motive force, amounting to one million volts..
Sharp-set :: Sharp-set (a.) Eager in appetite or desire of gratification; affected by keen hunger; ravenous; as, an eagle or a lion sharp-set..
Pose :: Pose (a.) Standing still, with all the feet on the ground; -- said of the attitude of a lion, horse, or other beast..
Cullion :: Cullion (n.) A mean wretch; a base fellow; a poltroon; a scullion.
Lex :: Lex (n.) Law; as, lex talionis, the law of retaliation; lex terrae, the law of the land; lex fori, the law of the forum or court; lex loci, the law of the place; lex mercatoria, the law or custom of merchants..
Leonine :: Leonine (a.) Pertaining to, or characteristic of, the lion; as, a leonine look; leonine rapacity..
Pavilion :: Pavilion (n.) A temporary movable habitation; a large tent; a marquee; esp., a tent raised on posts..
Anthelion :: Anthelion (n.) A halo opposite the sun, consisting of a colored ring or rings around the shadow of the spectator's own head, as projected on a cloud or on an opposite fog bank..
Lionly :: Lionly (a.) Like a lion; fierce.
Scullion :: Scullion (n.) A servant who cleans pots and kettles, and does other menial services in the kitchen..
Ganglion :: Ganglion (n.) A globular, hard, indolent tumor, situated somewhere on a tendon, and commonly formed by the effusion of a viscid fluid into it; -- called also weeping sinew..
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