ⲗⲉⲱⲛ

Coptic

Etymology

Two lions, symbolizing yesterday and tomorrow.

Borrowed from Ancient Greek λέων (léōn).

Noun

ⲗⲉⲱⲛ • (leōn) m (plural ⲗⲉⲱⲛ (leōn))

1. (Sahidic) lion

Synonyms

• ⲙⲟⲩⲉⲓ (mouei), ⲙⲟⲩⲓ (moui)