lioness

noun

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

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Nothing etches itself in your heart quite like the memory of watching a pack of energetic African wild dogs frolicking, a lioness and her cubs dozing on the Kalahari with your own kids tucked in close. Kathryn Romeyn, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 June 2026 The male lion would have a maroon mane, while the lioness would have maroon on her tail and claws, Martinez said. Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2026 Sekhmet, an Egyptian lioness goddess and Begtse, a Mongolian war deity, plus a six-legged cat that can fly are all enemies Faye will encounter. Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 3 June 2026 She's become a real kind of lioness about both of her teams and that's what's been so lovely to play. Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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lioness

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

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