lioness Meaning & Definition
/ˈlaɪ.ə.nɪs/
What Does Lioness Mean?
Lioness is used as a noun meaning A female lion (animal). It can also mean A female lion (famous person regarded with interest and curiosity).
Lioness in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈlaɪ.ə.nɪs/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Plural | lionesses |
Lioness Definition (Noun)
- A female lion (animal).
- A female lion (famous person regarded with interest and curiosity).
- A female visitor to a student at Oxford, especially during commemoration week.
Synonyms of Lioness
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Lioness synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
lioness (plural lionesses)
Words That Rhyme With Lioness
Origin of Lioness
From Middle English leonesse, lyonesse, from Old French leonesse, lionesse; equivalent to lion + -ess.
Lioness Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of lioness is /ˈlaɪ.ə.nɪs/, spoken in 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (laɪ).