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
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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.
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Panther as a noun:
Any of various big cats with black fur; most especially, the black-coated leopard of India.
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Panther as a noun:
Any big cat of the genus Panthera.
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Panther as a noun:
A cougar; especially the Florida panther.