lion

A large carnivorous feline mammal (Panthera leo) of Africa and northwest India, having a short tawny coat, a tufted tail, and, in the male, a heavy mane around the neck and shoulders.

A mountain lion.

A very brave person.

A person regarded as fierce or savage.

A noted person; a celebrity.

(lion’s share) The greatest or best part.

A silver and a gold coin of the Belgian provinces, struck in 1790. The value of the gold lion was about $6.50.

A quadruped of the genus Felis, F. leo, the largest of all carnivorous animals, distinguished by its tawny or yellow color, a full flowing mane in the male, a tufted tail, and the disappearance of the feline markings in both sexes before they arrive at maturity.