King of the Jungle

English

Etymology

Referring to the lion being a top predator in Africa, which was depicted in Western pop culture as a jungle.

Noun

King of the Jungle (plural Kings of the Jungle)

  1. (idiomatic) The lion; Panthera leo.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see king,‎ jungle.
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