Panther vs. Lion

Panther vs. Lion — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Panther and Lion

Panthernoun

Any of various big cats with black fur; most especially, the black-coated leopard of India.

Lionnoun

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.

Tigers and lions share a common ancestor from a few million years ago.

Panthernoun

Any big cat of the genus Panthera.

Lionnoun

A male lion.

Panthernoun

A cougar; especially the Florida panther.

Lionnoun

(heraldry) A stylized representation of a large cat, used on a coat of arms.

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Panthernoun

a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis

Lionnoun

A Chinese foo dog.

Panthernoun

a leopard in the black color phase

Lionnoun

An individual who shows strength and courage, attributes associated with the lion.

Panthernoun

large American feline resembling a lion

Lionnoun

A famous person regarded with interest and curiosity.

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Lionnoun

A light brown color that resembles the fur of a lion.

Lionnoun

(historical) An old Scottish coin, with a lion on the obverse, worth 74 shillings.

Lionadjective

Of the light brown color that resembles the fur of a lion.

Lionnoun

large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

Lionnoun

a celebrity who is lionized (much sought after)

Lionnoun

(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Leo

Lionnoun

the fifth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about July 23 to August 22