The difference between Lion and Panther

When used as nouns, 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, whereas panther means any of various big cats with black fur.


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 Lion and Panther

  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.

  1. Panther as a noun:

    Any of various big cats with black fur; most especially, the black-coated leopard of India.

  2. Panther as a noun:

    Any big cat of the genus Panthera.

  3. Panther as a noun:

    A cougar; especially the Florida panther.

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