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Definition of lionel

lionel

/ˈlaɪ.ə.nəl/
Li · o · nel
Plural:lionels
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lionel Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A young or small lion; a lion cub (now archaic except in heraldry).

Example

"The medieval coat of arms depicted a golden lionel rampant against a crimson field."

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• Nearby Words

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lionhead cichlid

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French lionel, a diminutive of lion ('lion') with the suffix -el, ultimately from Latin leo.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lionel. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lionel
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