n. 25B6; noun
a lion ready to attack : big cat, king of the beasts; lioness.
a lion amongst men : HERO, man of courage, brave man; conqueror, champion, conquering hero.
the lions of the symphony hall : CELEBRITY, dignitary, VIP, luminary, star, superstar, big name, leading light; informal big shot/noise, celeb, megastar.
leonine.
25A0; beard the lion in his den DEFY DANGER, face up to danger, confront/brave danger.
25A0; the lion's share MOST, the majority, the larger part/number, the greater part/number, more than half, the bulk.