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leonine

/ˈliːənaɪn/

Translations

leoninenoun

leonines

/ˈliː.ə.naɪn/

Used chiefly in literary scholarship to denote a line of medieval Latin verse employing internal rhyme; countable, usually in plural.

léoninPoésie latine médiévale à rime interne.

The codex contains several leonines copied by a twelfth-century scribe.

Le codex contient plusieurs léonins copiés par un scribe du XIIe siècle.

Synonyms

lion-hearted person

lionlike person

big cat

leonineadjective

more leonine

Comp.

most leonine

Super.

/ˈliːənaɪn/

His leonine mane of hair made him stand out in the crowd.

Sa crinière léonine le faisait ressortir dans la foule.

Additional translations

léoninEn métrique médiévale, se dit d’un vers latin à rime interne.

léoninRelatif au pape Léon, notamment au pape Léon IV.

Synonyms

leoninenoun

A verse composed in the medieval Latin ‘leonine’ style, characterized by internal rhyme; usually used in the plural.

The codex contains several leonines copied by a twelfth-century scribe.

leonineadjective

Resembling or characteristic of a lion, especially in appearance or behavior.

His leonine mane of hair made him stand out in the crowd.

Having qualities associated with a lion, such as strength, courage, or majesty.

Her leonine courage in the face of adversity inspired everyone around her.

Relating to or associated with a Pope Leo, especially Pope Leo IV.

The Leonine City was fortified under Pope Leo IV.

Designating medieval Latin verse that employs internal rhyme; of or pertaining to such verse.

Medieval scholars composed hymns in the intricate style of leonine verse.