lioness

noun

li·​on·​ess ˈlī-ə-nəs How to pronounce lioness (audio)
: a female lion

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Inspired by actress Emma Mackey’s powerful journey alongside a pride of lionesses, this fragrance really is a narrative of strength, self-discovery, and unapologetic femininity. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 13 Dec. 2024 As the eldest, the young lioness is the heir of the Pride Lands. Caché McClay, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024 They’re joined by Mufasa’s granddaughter Kiara — played by Blue Ivy Carter, whose lioness cub is the daughter of her real-life mother Beyoncé’s Nala and Donald Glover’s Simba. Jack Smart, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024 Josie still doesn’t want to be there — a terminal foundation upon which to build a lioness mission. Andy Andersen, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lioness 

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of lioness was in the 14th century

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“Lioness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lioness. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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lioness

noun
li·​on·​ess ˈlī-ə-nəs How to pronounce lioness (audio)
: a female lion

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