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lion in Tagalog

leon

/ˈlaɪən/

lion in Tagalog: leon, halimaw. In English, lion means a big cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa, India and formerly much of Europe.

Tagalog words for lion

big cat Panthera leo
leon, halimaw

English meaning of lion

  1. noun A big cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa, India and formerly much of Europe.
  2. noun A male lion, as opposed to a lioness, which is characterized by having a flowing shaggy mane and taking little part in hunting, which can be done cooperatively.
  3. noun Any of various extant and extinct big cats, especially the mountain lion.
  4. noun A Chinese foo dog.

Full definition of lion

lion in a sentence

  • Tigers and lions share a common ancestor from a few million years ago.

lion in other languages

Questions about lion in Tagalog

What is the meaning of lion in Tagalog?
Lion in Tagalog is leon, halimaw.
Ano ang lion sa Tagalog?
Lion: leon, halimaw.
What does lion mean in English?
Lion means a big cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa, India and formerly much of Europe.

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