Lions

American

[lahy-uhnz] / ˈlaɪ ənz /

noun

Gulf of, a wide bay of the Mediterranean off the coast of S France.

Lions British

/ ˈlaɪənz /

noun

French name: Golfe du Lion. a wide bay of the Mediterranean off the S coast of France, between the Spanish border and Toulon

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A Champions League winner, the midfielder has also appeared at four major tournaments for the Three Lions, becoming the youngest player to do so at the delayed Euro 2020, aged 17.

From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026

Harry Kane is undoubtedly England's most important and influential player of a generation - it is hard to imagine how this Three Lions side functions once the skipper hangs up his boots.

From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026

England have opened the door for Brydon Carse to return to Test cricket for the tour of South Africa by naming the pace bowler in the Lions squad.

From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026

The Lions went 28-0 this season, their second straight unbeaten season.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 8, 2026

"Tell her that I, the Knight of the Lions, kiss her hands and am willing to serve her with the strength of my arms if Her Highness permits."

From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios

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