Leo

noun

ˈlē-(ˌ)ō

: a northern constellation east of Cancer

: the fifth sign of the zodiac in astrology see Signs of the Zodiac Table

: one born under this sign

Leonine

ˈlē-ə-ˌnīn

adjective

Are you a Leo or a Virgo?

Etymology

Latin (genitive Leonis), literally, lion — more at lion

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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“Leo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Leo. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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Leo

noun

ˈlē-ō

: a group of stars between Cancer and Virgo usually pictured as a lion

: the fifth sign of the zodiac see zodiac

: a person whose sign of the zodiac is Leo

Leo

ˈlē-(ˌ)ō

name of 13 popes: especially I Saint died 461 (pope 440–61); III Saint died 816 (pope 795–816); XIII 1810–1903 (pope 1878–1903)

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