The difference between Leopard and Lion

When used as nouns, leopard means panthera pardus, a large wild cat with a spotted coat native to africa and asia, especially the male of the species , whereas lion means a big cat, panthera leo, native to africa, india and formerly to much of europe. the term may apply to the species as a whole, to individuals, or to male individuals. it also applies to related species like mountain lions. a male lion.


Lion is also adjective with the meaning: of the light brown color that resembles the fur of a lion.

check bellow for the other definitions of Leopard and Lion

  1. Leopard as a noun (in contrast to [[leopardess]]):

    Panthera pardus, a large wild cat with a spotted coat native to Africa and Asia, especially the male of the species .

  2. Leopard as a noun (inexact):

    The clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa), a similar-looking large wild cat native to Asia.

  3. Leopard as a noun (inexact):

    The snow leopard (Panthera uncia), a similar-looking large wild cat native to Asia.

  4. Leopard as a noun (heraldiccharge):

    A lion passant guardant.

  1. Lion as a noun:

    A big cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa, India and formerly to much of Europe. The term may apply to the species as a whole, to individuals, or to male individuals. It also applies to related species like mountain lions. A male lion.

    Examples:

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

  2. Lion as a noun (heraldiccharge):

    A stylized representation of a large cat, used on a coat of arms.

  3. Lion as a noun:

    A Chinese foo dog.

  4. Lion as a noun:

    An individual who shows strength and courage, attributes associated with the lion.

  5. Lion as a noun:

    A famous person regarded with interest and curiosity.

  6. Lion as a noun:

    A light brown color that resembles the fur of a lion.

    Examples:

    "color paneC19A6B"

  7. Lion as a noun (historical):

    An old Scottish coin, with a lion on the obverse, worth 74 shillings.

  1. Lion as an adjective:

    Of the light brown color that resembles the fur of a lion.