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  1. Lion
    HMS Lion was a British Lion Class Battle Cruiser of 26350 tons displacement launched in 1910. HMS Lion was manned by a crew of 1085 and powered by Yarrow boilers providing a top speed of 28 knots. Armaments consisted of eight 13.5 inch guns, sixteen 4 inch guns, two 3 inch anti-aircraft guns, four 3...
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  2. lion
    [n] - a celebrity who is lionized (much sought after) 2. [n] - large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
    Found on http://www.webdictionary.co.uk/definitio

  3. Lion
    Suggested designation for the OF-40 [IT]
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  4. lion
    Any of various scorpion fishes of the tropical Pacific genus pterois,having a striped body.In latin:Pterois volitans Category: Management in the public and private sector
    Found on http://www.mijnwoordenboek.nl/definition

  5. Lion
    Li'on (lī'ŭn) noun [ French lion , Latin leo , -onis , akin to Greek le`wn . Confer Chameleon , Dandelion , Leopard .] 1. (Zoology) A large carnivorous feline mammal (<...
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  6. Lion
    Li'on noun -- Lion of Lucerne , a famous sculptured lion at Lucerne, Switzerland, designed by Thorwaldsen and dedicated in 1821 as a memorial to the Swiss Guards who fell defending Louis XVI. in the attack of the mob on the Tuileries, Aug. 10, ...
    Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/L/46

  7. lion
    1. <zoology> A large carnivorous feline mammal (Felis leo), found in Southern Asia and in most parts of Africa, distinct varieties occurring in the different countries. The adult male, in most varieties, has a thick mane of long shaggy hair that adds to his apparent size, which is less than th...
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  8. lion
    king of beasts noun large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
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  9. lion
    social lion noun a celebrity who is lionized (much sought after)
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  10. Lion
    • (n.) A sign and a constellation; Leo. • (n.) A large carnivorous feline mammal (Felis leo), found in Southern Asia and in most parts of Africa, distinct varieties occurring in the different countries. The adult male, in most varieties, has a thick mane of long shaggy hair that adds to hi...
    Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning

  11. lion
    large, powerfully built cat (family Felidae) that is second in size only to the tiger. The proverbial `king of beasts,` the lion has been one of the ... [4 related articles]
    Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/l/55

  12. Lion
    Lion is a English boy name. The meaning of the name is `Lion. The lion is a figure In art and religious symbolism of many cultures; symbolizing kingliness and grandeur and courage.` The name Lion doesn`t appear In the US top 1000 most common names over de last 128 years. The name Lion seems to be unique!
    Found on http://i-am-pregnant.com/names/boys/Lion

  13. lion
    lion, large carnivore of the cat family, Panthera leo, found in open country in Africa, with a few surviving in India. Lions have short-haired coats of tawny brown, with the tail ending in a dark tuft. Most males have black or tawny manes of varying length growing from the head, neck, and shoulders....
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  14. Lion
    The lion (felis leo) is a member of the cat family. The most majestic of all carnivorous animals, they are distinguished by their tawny or yellow colour, a full flowing mane in the male, and a tufted tail with a sort of sharp nail at the end of it. The largest lions are from eight to nine feet in le...
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  15. lion
    Click images to enlargeLarge wild cat with a tawny coat. The young have darker spot markings to camouflage them; these usually disappear with adulthood. The male has a heavy mane and a tuft at the end of the tail. Head and body measure about 2 m/6 ft, plus 1 m/3 ft of tail; lionesses are slightly smaller. ...
    Found on http://www.talktalk.co.uk/reference/ency

  16. LION
    London Information On-Line
    Found on http://www.met.police.uk/foi/glossary.ht

  17. Lion
    They typically inhabit savanna and grassland, although they may take to bush and forest. Lions are unusually social compared to other cats. A pride of lions consists of related females and offspring and a small number of adult males. Groups of female lions typically hunt together, preying mostly on ...
    Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lion

  18. Lion
    (comics) `Lion` was a weekly comic published by Fleetway (a subsidiary of IPC, the International Publishing Corporation) from 23 February 1952 to 18 May 1974. It lasted for 1,156 issues. Publishing history: Lion was first published on the 23rd of February 1952, and was a weekly ...
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  19. Lion
    (heraldry) The `lion` is a common charge in heraldry. It traditionally symbolises bravery, valour, strength, and royalty, since traditionally, it is regarded as the king of beasts. ! ! Attitudes: As many attitudes (positions) now exist in heraldry as the heraldist`s imagination can con...
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  20. Lion
    (video game) `Lion` is an animal simulation game where the player plays the role of a lion. It is a sequel of sorts to Wolf. The gameplay is divided into two parts. The first is a sandbox simulation mode, where the player has no predetermined goal. The second is a scenario mode,...
    Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lion

  21. Lion
    (automobile) The `Lion` was an automobile built in Adrian, Michigan, United States, by the Lion Motor Car Company from 1909-12. The Lion had a four-cylinder 40 hp engine, and was available in at least three body types. The 1912 model cost $1,600 and came equipped with internal expanding brake...
    Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lion

  22. Lion
    (band) `Lion` were an English-American rock band, best known for their theme song from the 1986 animated movie The Transformers: The Movie. A hard rock quartet, Lion (originally named Lyon) were formed in Los Angeles in 1983 after ex-Tytan vocalist Kal Swan (born Norman Swan) and forme...
    Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lion



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10 February 2012

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On 10th February 1996, a computer, Deep Blue, beat Russian Garry Kasparov, the greatest chess player on the planet, and mankind’s place in the order of things was reshuffled. The match immediately became an iconic symbol of the advances made in artificial intelligence and supercomputing. Kasparov has since retired, like Deep Blue, which now resides in a museum. He has become a vocal advocate for democracy in today’s Russia. read more

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