demi-lion

A form of demilion — The upper or front half of a lion.

Meanings

noundemi-lion (plural demi-lions)

plural demi-lions

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of demilion.

    The crest consists of a demi-lion rampant gules (red) holding between its paws a wheel argent similar to those included in the arms.

    1957 February 28, “B.T.C. Armorial Bearings”, in Railway Magazine, page 81
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