American Dictionary
Definition lion in American English
lion
noun
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noun
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˈlaɪən/
The lion is a traditional symbol of England or Britain, suggesting that its people are strong and brave. The clothing worn by people representing England at sport has a picture of three lions on it.
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someone who is powerful, impressive, or brave
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