[ˈlʌɪən], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a large tawny-coloured cat that lives in prides, found in Africa and north-western India. The male has a flowing shaggy mane and takes little part in hunting, which is done cooperatively by the females

- a member of a touring international rugby union team representing the British Isles

- a member of a Lions Club


Phrases:
- the lion's den
- the lion's share
- throw someone to the lions

Origin:
Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French liun, from Latin leo, leon-, from Greek leōn, leont-