lions

li-ons · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of lion; large wild cats of Africa and India.

  2. 2.

    Brave or celebrated people.

  3. 3.

    (often capitalized) Various sports teams named after the animal.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    throw someone to the lions — to expose someone to danger or criticism
  • •
    lions and tigers and bears — an expression of alarm about multiple threats

Related words

See also: lion, pride, wildlife

Etymology

From Latin leo (genitive leonis) via Old French lion.