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lion

noun: a large wild cat that has golden brown fur and that lives mainly in Africa
noun: a large heavily built social cat ('Panthera leo') of open or rocky areas chiefly of sub-Saharan Africa though once widely distributed throughout Africa and southern Asia that has a tawny body with a tufted tail and a shaggy blackish or dark brown mane in the male
synonyms: leo

He knew that he would be facing an angry crowd, but he entered the 'lion's den' without hesitating.
He took the 'lion's share' of the blame [=most of the blame] for the accident.
She claimed the 'lion's share' of the credit for the show's success.

(..) And it was he... ...that poisoned me. My evil Uncle Imp. Calm down, dear. My firstborn son. My golden lion foully, falsely slain. I pray you found a lasting peace free from strife and pain. Hear my prayer, O cruel gods. Take my life instead. (..)
2016 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Blood of My Blood Season: 6 Episode 6
(..) That's your father's sword. It's my family's sword. Sam. Won't he come for it? He can bloody well try. The lion and the rose are one. I thank the gods above. And to you, my beauteous bride, I pledge undying love. Hail King Joffrey. Hail Queen Margaery. I'll drink a toast to my new queen, (..)
2016 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Blood of My Blood Season: 6 Episode 6