lion
n. countable A1 Beginner Oxford US //ˈɫaɪən// UK //lˈaɪən// li·on
n. a large, strong wild cat with light brown fur that lives in Africa and parts of India. The male usually has a thick circle of hair around its neck called a mane.
n. a large, carnivorous feline of the species Panthera leo, native to Africa and parts of India. Characterised by sexual dimorphism, with males typically possessing a prominent mane.
The lion sleeps under a tree during the hot afternoon.
We watched a pride of lions hunting together across the grassy plains of the savanna.
Conservation efforts in the region have focused on protecting the natural habitat of the lion to ensure the survival of the local pride against encroaching human development.
Usage
The collective noun for a group of lions is a 'pride'.