Lioness (noun)

A female lion, typically having a tawny brown or golden coat with black spots.

Origin:

The word 'lioness' originated from middle english, from old french lionesse, from lion 'lion' + -esse 'female'.

Examples:

1. The lioness is the primary hunter in a pride of lions and usually does most of the hunting.
2. A group of tourists watched in awe as the lioness chased down an antelope in the African savanna.
3. The lioness was fiercely protective of her cubs and would not let anyone near them.
4. The female lioness is often larger and stronger than the male lion.
5. The lioness was known for her distinctive roar that could be heard from several miles away.