What is another word for Lions?

Pronunciation: [lˈa͡ɪ͡ənz] (IPA)

Synonyms for the word "Lions" include various terms that describe the majestic feline beasts such as big cats, wildcats, panthers, tigers and leopards. These magnificent creatures have been revered for centuries for their strength, courage and ferocity. In many cultures, they are symbols of power, royalty, and nobility. The word "Lions" can also be used to describe sports teams, organizations and events. For example, the Detroit Lions is an American football team, and the Lions Club International is a civic organization that promotes humanitarian causes. The phrase "Lions share" is often used to describe the largest or primary portion of something, originally inspired by the fact that lions tend to take the biggest portion of a kill when hunting in groups.

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Usage examples for Lions

I've seen so many Lions.
"Jane Oglander"
Marie Belloc Lowndes
But of those wild Lions on the hills, they are not for a man to fight alone.
"The Eye of Dread"
Payne Erskine
"Kali," Stas asked in a low tone, "do the Wahimas hunt Lions?"
"In Desert and Wilderness"
Henryk Sienkiewicz

Famous quotes with Lions

  • I can't see myself leaving the club I grew up supporting... it's one of those things, the money's great but I still get paid reasonably well from the Lions and at the end of the day I think job satisfaction is the No.1 priority and I just love it up here.
    Jonathan Brown
  • I had pro offers from the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers, who were pretty hard up for linemen in those days. If I had gone into professional football the name Jerry Ford might have been a household word today.
    Gerald R. Ford
  • Lions, wolves, and vultures don't live together in herds, droves or flocks. Of all animals of prey, man is the only sociable one. Every one of us preys upon his neighbor, and yet we herd together.
    John Gay
  • I quit because I didn't feel like the Detroit Lions had a chance to win. It just killed my enjoyment of the game.
    Barry Sanders
  • I wish my teammates, coaches and the entire Lions organization all the best.
    Barry Sanders

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