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Term: Androcles

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A character from ancient Roman fables who shows kindness to a lion by removing a thorn from its paw.

Usage: The story of Androcles and the lion is often used to teach the importance of kindness and empathy.

Sample Sentence: Androcles, a slave in ancient Rome, demonstrated compassion towards the lion by helping it without any fear of consequences.