Lionize
Pronunciation : Li"on*ize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Lionized
Part of Speech : p.
Definition : 1. To treat or regard as a lion or object of great interest. J. D. Forbes.
2. To show the lions or objects of interest to; to conduct about among objects of interest. Macaulay.
pr. & vb. n. Lionizing (.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913