The term lion is masculine.
Understanding Animal Gender Terms
In zoology, terms are used to differentiate between male and female animals. The animal gender distinction is commonly identified using different names. The reference provided highlights this, focusing specifically on the lion.
Lion vs. Lioness
- Lion: This is the masculine form.
- Lioness: This is the feminine form.
As the provided reference clearly states, the term "lion" is the masculine form, and "lioness" is the corresponding feminine form. In many cases, the feminine form is created by adding the suffix "ess" to the masculine form, as is the case with "tiger" and "tigress".
Examples of Animal Gender Terms
Here's a brief table to illustrate the concept:
| Masculine | Feminine |
|---|---|
| Lion | Lioness |
| Tiger | Tigress |
| Cock | Hen |
| Bull | Cow |
