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 lion’s share of his menu drawings were completed in the two to three hours that he spent enjoying his meal and conversing with his dining companions.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

The U.S. now produces the lion’s share of pistachios globally — despite their relative newness for American farmers.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

The industry remains a key end market for companies like Infineon as its automotive business still accounts for the lion’s share of sales.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Also on Wednesday, the government said consumer spending rose 0.9% in March, but higher prices accounted for the lion’s share of the increase.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

He had a wide face and his long red-brown hair was combed up into a fan like a lion’s mane.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead

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