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
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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 .
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Leopard as a noun (inexact):
The clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa), a similar-looking large wild cat native to Asia.
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Leopard as a noun (inexact):
The snow leopard (Panthera uncia), a similar-looking large wild cat native to Asia.
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Leopard as a noun (heraldiccharge):
A lion passant guardant.
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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."
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Lion as a noun (heraldiccharge):
A stylized representation of a large cat, used on a coat of arms.
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Lion as a noun:
A Chinese foo dog.
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Lion as a noun:
An individual who shows strength and courage, attributes associated with the lion.
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Lion as a noun:
A famous person regarded with interest and curiosity.
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Lion as a noun:
A light brown color that resembles the fur of a lion.
Examples:
"color paneC19A6B"
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Lion as a noun (historical):
An old Scottish coin, with a lion on the obverse, worth 74 shillings.
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Lion as an adjective:
Of the light brown color that resembles the fur of a lion.