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
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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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Tiger as a noun:
, a large predatory mammal of the cat family, indigenous to Asia. A male tiger.
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Tiger as a noun (heraldiccharge):
A representation of a large mythological cat, used on a coat of arms.
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Tiger as a noun (obsolete):
A servant in livery, who rides with his master or mistress.
Examples:
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Tiger as a noun (South Africa, dated, _, but still used):
A leopard.
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Tiger as a noun (US, slang):
A person who is very athletic during sexual intercourse.
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Tiger as a noun (figurative):
A ferocious, bloodthirsty and audacious person.
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Tiger as a noun (US, colloquial):
A kind of growl or screech, after cheering.
Examples:
"three cheers and a tiger"
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Tiger as a noun:
A pneumatic box or pan used in refining sugar.
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Tiger as a noun:
A tiger moth in the family Arctiidae.
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Tiger as a noun:
A tiger beetle.
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Tiger as a noun:
A in tribe , especially subtribe
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Tiger as a noun:
A relatively small country or group of countries with a fast-growing economy.