Sword-wielding animal on Sri Lanka's flag (4)

I believe the answer is:

lion

(Other definitions for lion that I've seen before include "Courageous person" , "Sought after celebrity (showing great strength and courage?)" , "Wild cat" , "Carnivore" , "The -, the Witch and the Wardrobe" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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