plural lions
1
: a large wild cat that has golden brown fur and that lives mainly in Africa
the roar of the lion
Note: The male lion has long, dark hair called a "mane" growing around its neck.
2
: a very important, powerful, or successful person
He was a literary lion among the writers of his time.
a social lion
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“Lion.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/lion. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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