lion-hunter

Definitions of lion-hunter
  1. noun
    someone who hunts lions
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    type of:
    hunter, huntsman
    someone who hunts game
  2. noun
    someone who tries to attract social lions as guests
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    type of:
    climber, social climber
    someone seeking social prominence by obsequious behavior
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