li·on 
/ˈlajən/ noun
plural li·ons /ˈlajən/ noun [count] 1 : a large wild cat that has golden brown fur and that lives mainly in Africa
▪ the roar of the lion ◊The male lion has long, dark hair called a “mane” growing around its neck. — see picture at cat; see also mountain lion, sea lion 2 : a very important, powerful, or successful person
▪ He was a literary lion among the writers of his time. ▪ a social lion
▪ the roar of the lion ◊The male lion has long, dark hair called a “mane” growing around its neck. — see picture at cat; see also mountain lion, sea lion
▪ He was a literary lion among the writers of his time. ▪ a social lion
