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lion

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/ˈlaɪən/ · li-on

A large wild cat with a short tawny coat, tufted tail, and a mane in males, known as a symbol of strength and bravery.

Meanings

nounformal

A large wild cat with a short tawny coat, tufted tail, and a mane in males, known as a symbol of strength and bravery.

ایک بڑا جنگلی بلی جس کا رنگ ٹن اور مردوں میں ایک مانے کے ساتھ ہوتا ہے، طاقت اور بہادری کی علامت کے طور پر جانا جاتا ہے۔

شیر

sheer

Synonyms

big catfelinebeastبڑا بلیفیلیندرندہ

Antonyms

preyherbivoredomestic catشکارگھریلو بلیپودا خور

Common Collocations

  • king of the jungle
  • lion's roar
  • lion cub

Example Sentences

The lion is known as the king of the jungle.

شیر کو جنگل کا بادشاہ کہا جاتا ہے۔

Sheer ko jungle ka badshah kaha jata hai.

Lions live in groups called prides.

شیر ایسے گروہوں میں رہتے ہیں جنہیں 'پرائڈ' کہا جاتا ہے۔

Sheer aise girohon mein rehte hain jinhein 'pride' kaha jata hai.

In many cultures, the lion symbolizes courage.

بہت سی ثقافتوں میں، شیر بہادری کی علامت ہے۔

Bohat si saqafatoun mein, sheer bahaduri ki alamat hai.

Easily Confused With

tiger:A tiger is typically larger and has stripes, whereas a lion has a uniform coat and a mane.

Word Family

lioness
nounشیرنی
lionhearted
adjectiveبہادر

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'lion' as a 'key' to courage.

Picture a lion roaring majestically in the savannah.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

خود کو شیر بن کے جانا ہے، جو سہمے اس کو زخم آتا ہے۔

Khud ko sheer ban ke jana hai, jo sahme us ko zakhm aata hai.

One must go fearless like a lion; only the timid suffer wounds.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جنگل میں شیر ہی سب کا بادشاہ ہوتا ہے

Jungle mein sheer hi sab ka badshah hota hai

In the jungle, the lion is the king of all.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "leo" — lion

First known use: 13th century

The word 'lion' has roots in Old French 'lion' and Latin 'leo', which trace back to the Greek 'leon'. The lion has been a symbol of bravery and strength in various cultures.