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Etymology

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Literally, Asiatic lion.

Pronunciation

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  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /leˌɐ̃w̃.a.ziˈa.t͡ʃi.ku/ [leˌɐ̃ʊ̯̃.a.zɪˈa.t͡ʃi.ku], (faster pronunciation) /leˌɐ̃w̃.aˈzja.t͡ʃi.ku/ [leˌɐ̃ʊ̯̃.aˈzja.t͡ʃi.ku]
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /leˌɐ̃w̃.a.ziˈa.t͡ʃi.ko/ [leˌɐ̃ʊ̯̃.a.zɪˈa.t͡ʃi.ko], (faster pronunciation) /leˌɐ̃w̃.aˈzja.t͡ʃi.ko/ [leˌɐ̃ʊ̯̃.aˈzja.t͡ʃi.ko]

Noun

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leão-asiático m (plural leões-asiáticos, feminine leoa-asiática, feminine plural leoas-asiáticas)

  1. Asian lion (Panthera leo persica)
    Synonyms: leão-indiano, leão-persa