Definitions

1. noun

a large carnivorous mammal with a short, tufted tail and a shaggy mane, native to Africa and India.

“The lion is the national animal of South Africa.”

2. verb

to be a lion, to display courage or strength.

“The crowd cheered as the brave firefighter lioned into the burning building.”

3. noun

a person who is bold and courageous, often to the point of recklessness.

“He’s a lion on the football field, but off the field, he’s a gentle soul.”

4. noun

the constellation Leo, which represents a lion.

“The lion is a prominent constellation in the night sky.”