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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The Lions had to fight the infamous Battle of Ballymore on their way to glory.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Oaks Christian 8, Chaminade 1: Sophia Debs struck out 13 and hit a home run for the Lions.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

She was also involved in the Arcadia Lions Club and the Arcadia Assn. of Realtors and was the president of the American Southwest Chamber of Commerce USA from 2018 to 2022.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

He caught the eye with a century for the Lions against a strong Australia A attack in Sydney at the beginning of last year.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

"I am Tyrion son of Tywin, of the Clan Lannister, the Lions of the Rock. We will gladly pay you for the goat we ate."

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin

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