The difference between Lion and Tiger

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 tiger means , a large predatory mammal of the cat family, indigenous to asia. a male tiger.


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 Tiger

  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. Tiger as a noun:

    , a large predatory mammal of the cat family, indigenous to Asia. A male tiger.

  2. Tiger as a noun (heraldiccharge):

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

  3. Tiger as a noun (obsolete):

    A servant in livery, who rides with his master or mistress.

    Examples:

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  4. Tiger as a noun (South Africa, dated, _, but still used):

    A leopard.

  5. Tiger as a noun (US, slang):

    A person who is very athletic during sexual intercourse.

  6. Tiger as a noun (figurative):

    A ferocious, bloodthirsty and audacious person.

  7. Tiger as a noun (US, colloquial):

    A kind of growl or screech, after cheering.

    Examples:

    "three cheers and a tiger"

  8. Tiger as a noun:

    A pneumatic box or pan used in refining sugar.

  9. Tiger as a noun:

    A tiger moth in the family Arctiidae.

  10. Tiger as a noun:

    A tiger beetle.

  11. Tiger as a noun:

    A in tribe , especially subtribe

  12. Tiger as a noun:

    A relatively small country or group of countries with a fast-growing economy.

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