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lion
lion large carnivore of the cat family, Panthera leo, found in open country in Africa, with a few surviving in India. Lions have short-haired coats of tawny brown, with the tail ending in a dark tuft. Most males have black or tawny manes of varying length growing from the head, neck, and shoulders. The mane may be quite long and magnificent, giving the lion the imposing appearance that has led it to be known as king of the beasts in folklore; studies indicate that long manes are typical mainly of cooler climate lions. Grown males are about 9 ft (2.7 m) long including the 3-ft (90-cm) tail, stand about 3 ft (90 cm) at the shoulder, and weigh up to 400 lb (180 kg). Females are smaller and lack manes. The lion is anatomically very similar to the tiger although it is different in habitat and way of life.
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"lion." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "lion." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-lion.html "lion." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-lion.html |
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lion the lion is traditionally taken as the type of strength, majesty, and courage, the ‘king of beasts’, and has been used as an epithet of successful and warlike rulers.
A lion is the emblem of St Mark and St Jerome; the lion of St Mark is a winged lion emblematic of St Mark the Evangelist; one of the four animals of the tetramorph. a lion in the way a danger or obstacle likely to be imaginary; from Proverbs 26:13. the lion's den a demanding, intimidating, or unpleasant place or situation (to beard the lion in his den is to confront a powerful and dangerous person on their own ground). the lion's mouth a place of great danger, as in Proverbs 22:21. the lion's provider the jackal, from the traditional belief that the jackal went before the lion to hunt up his prey. the lion's share the largest share of something. See also ass in a lion's skin, British Lion, lions, a live dog is better than a dead lion at live1, March comes in like a lion, a mouse may help a lion, Nemean lion, twist the lion's tail. |
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ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "lion." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "lion." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O214-lion.html ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "lion." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O214-lion.html |
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li·on / ˈlīən/ • n. a large tawny-colored cat (Panthera leo) that lives in prides, found in Africa and northwestern India. The male has a flowing shaggy mane and takes little part in hunting, which is done cooperatively by the females. ∎ (the Lion) the zodiacal sign or constellation Leo. ∎ fig. a brave or strong person. ∎ an influential or celebrated person: a literary lion. ∎ (Lion) a member of a Lions Club. PHRASES: throw someone to the lions cause someone to be in an extremely dangerous or unpleasant situation. |
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"lion." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "lion." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-lion.html "lion." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-lion.html |
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lion Lions were not extinct in Palestine until the 14th cent. CE, and hunting them was a popular sport for the aristocracy (2 Sam. 23: 20) and an essential part of a shepherd's duty (1 Sam. 17: 34–6; Amos 3: 12). The lion answered his human enemies with special ferocity and therefore became a symbol for Satan (1 Pet. 5: 8). Parts of the lion's physique are ascribed to the apocalyptic beasts in Revelation (teeth, 9: 8; head, 9: 17; mouth, 13: 2; roaring, 10: 3).
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W. R. F. BROWNING. "lion." A Dictionary of the Bible. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. W. R. F. BROWNING. "lion." A Dictionary of the Bible. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O94-lion.html W. R. F. BROWNING. "lion." A Dictionary of the Bible. 1997. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O94-lion.html |
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lion Large cat that lives on African savannas s of the Sahara, and in sw Asia. It is golden yellow with light spots under the eyes. The male is instantly recognizable by its deep neck mane, which darkens with age. The female does most of the hunting and preys on antelopes, zebras, and bush pigs. Length: to 2.5m (8.5ft) overall. Family Felidae; species Panthera leo.
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"lion." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "lion." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-lion.html "lion." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-lion.html |
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E. A. LIVINGSTONE. "lion." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. 2000. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. E. A. LIVINGSTONE. "lion." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. 2000. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O95-lion.html E. A. LIVINGSTONE. "lion." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. 2000. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O95-lion.html |
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lion ME. li(o)un, leoun — AN. liun (F. lion) — L. leō, leōn- — Gr. lēōn.
So lioness XIII. — OF. |
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T. F. HOAD. "lion." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. T. F. HOAD. "lion." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-lion.html T. F. HOAD. "lion." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-lion.html |
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lion •Brian, cyan, Gaian, Geminian, Hawaiian, ion, iron, Ixion, lion, Lyon, Mayan, Narayan, O'Brien, Orion, Paraguayan, prion, Ryan, scion, Uruguayan, Zion
•andiron
•gridiron, midiron
•dandelion • anion • Bruneian
•cation, flatiron
•gowan, Palawan, rowen
•anthozoan, bryozoan, Goan, hydrozoan, Minoan, protozoan, protozoon, rowan, Samoan, spermatozoon
•Ohioan • Chicagoan • Virgoan
•Idahoan
•doyen, Illinoisan, Iroquoian
•Ewan, Labuan, McEwan, McLuhan, Siouan
•Saskatchewan • Papuan • Paduan
•Nicaraguan • gargantuan
•carbon, chlorofluorocarbon, graben, hydrocarbon, Laban, radiocarbon
•ebon • Melbourne • Theban
•gibbon, ribbon
•Brisbane, Lisbon
•Tyburn
•auburn, Bourbon
•Alban • Manitoban • Cuban
•stubborn
•Durban, exurban, suburban, turban, urban
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"lion." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "lion." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-lion.html "lion." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-lion.html |
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