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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.

Synonyms

lion-hearted person

lionlike person

big cat

leonineadjective

more leonine

Comp.

most leonine

Super.

/ˈliːənaɪn/

The actor had a leonine mane of hair.

У актёра была львиная грива волос.

Additional translations

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.