lioness
noun
a female lion.
lionesses
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pluralof lioness.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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He learned that after a kill, lionesses gorge yet seldom bring food to their young.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2025
Because Mufasa, as an unwelcome “stray,” was forced to be raised by the pride’s lionesses, he grew close to Taka’s mother and accompanied her while hunting.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 22, 2024
When it comes to the conservation of the lion species it is important to look to the lionesses.
From Scientific American ● Aug. 21, 2023
The lionesses could be seen chasing balls stuffed with meaty treats as part of an enrichment activity.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2023
No ordinary clasp would suffice for such a weight, so the greatcloak was held in place by a matched pair of miniature lionesses crouching on his shoulders, as if poised to spring.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
