lion's share. The greatest or best part. [Middle English, from Old French, from Latin leō, leōn-, from Greek leōn, of Semitic origin; see lbʔ in Semitic roots .] Word History: Old French lion is the source of English lion, and the Old French word comes from Latin leō, leōnis.

lizard-like reptile notable for its ability to change color, mid-14c., camelion, from Old French caméléon, from Latin chamaeleon, from Greek khamaileon "the chameleon," from khamai "on the ground" (also "dwarf"), akin to chthon "earth" (from PIE root *dhghem-"earth") + …

Lions definition, a wide bay of the Mediterranean off the coast of S France. See more.

lyon. (anc. Lugdunum). A city of France, capital of the department of the Rhône, situated at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône. A Roman colony is said to have been established here in 43 B.C. The city was destroyed by fire in the time of Seneca, but was shortly after restored by Nero to its former splendor.

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noun An object of interest and curiosity; especially, a celebrated or conspicuous person who is much sought by society or by the public in general: as, to visit the lions of the place; such a one is the lion of the day. noun An imaginary danger, trumped up by cowardice or sloth.

Advanced Word Finder. See Also in French. dans le but de adverb. in order to, with the intention of doing. pour le moment adverb. for the time being, right now, just now, for this moment. tout le …