First Known Use: before 12th century
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Leo
noun \ˈlē-(ˌ)ō\
Definition of LEO
1
: a northern constellation east of Cancer
2
a : the fifth sign of the zodiac in astrology — see zodiac table b : one born under this sign
— Le·o·nine \ˈlē-ə-ˌnīn\ adjective
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Origin of LEO
Latin (genitive Leonis), literally, lion — more at lion
Leo
biographical name \ˈlē-(ˌ)ō\
Definition of LEO
name of 13 popes: especially I Saint d 461 (pope 440–61); III Saint d 816 (pope 795–816); XIII 1810–1903 (pope 1878–1903)
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Leo
noun \ˈlē-ō\
Definition of LEO for Kids
1
: a constellation between Cancer and Virgo imagined as a lion
2
: the fifth sign of the zodiac or a person born under this sign
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