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lion `noun` [ ˈlʌɪən ]

• 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.

Similar: big cat, king of the beasts, lioness,

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

• a member of a Lions Club.

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

the lion's den

• a demanding, intimidating, or unpleasant place or situation.
"he marched reluctantly into the lion's den to address the charity gala"

the lion's share

• the largest part of something.
"William was appointed editor, which meant that he did the lion's share of the work"

throw someone to the lions

• cause someone to be in an extremely dangerous or unpleasant situation.

lion noun [ ˈlʌɪən ]

the lion's den

the lion's share

throw someone to the lions

lion `noun` [ ˈlʌɪən ]