Meaning
A big cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa, India and formerly much of Europe.
Etymology
Origin: Old English
From Middle English lyoun, lion, leon, borrowed from Old French lion, from Latin leō, (accusative: leōnem), from Ancient Greek λέων (léōn), of unclear origin. Doublet of Leo, leu, lev, and Lyon. Displaced Old English lēo, from the same Latin source.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 33 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-07-20IHLMNOT
- 2026-07-15OBEFILN
- 2026-06-09OEFGILN
- 2026-06-06OEILNTW
- 2026-05-30OAILNTV
- 2026-05-27OEFINLX
- 2026-05-22OATHINL
- 2026-05-10LODNGFI
- 2026-04-25OENIHLP
- 2026-03-26IADLMNO
- 2026-02-24OCFILNT
- 2025-12-01IDWONKL
+21 earlier appearances in the archive.