Three Lions en · PROPN
Etymology
A reference to the crest or badge of the team, which depicts three lions.
Meanings
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(plural, plural-only) The England national football team.
The Three Lions are in the last four for only the third time. They went on to win their home tournament in 1966 but lost to West Germany on penalties in 1990.
2018 July 7, Phil McNulty, “Sweden 0-2 England”, in BBC Sport:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| the Three Lions | Number=Plur | canonical | lexicographic |
| 3 Lions | alternative | lexicographic |