Leo
The definition of Leo is a constellation shaped like a lion.
Facts About the Constellation Leo
- The constellation Leo is visible during the spring in the Northern Hemisphere and the autumn in the Southern Hemisphere.
- The constellation Leo is more visible than other constellations.
- The most visible star in the constellation Leo is Regulus, which is visible in the lion’s breast.
- Egyptians are said to have worshipped Leo because the Sun was in Leo when the Nile flooded.
- Eight stars comprise the constellation. The three stars named Adhafera, Ras Elased Borealis, and Ras Elased Australis make up what’s referred to as "the sickle," or the lion’s head, and display the mane of the animal constellation. The star Denebola represents the lion’s tail.
- There is a haze that can be seen sometimes within the Leo constellation. It is referred to as "the Leo Ring" and is comprised of two different gases: Helium and Hydrogen.
An example of Leo is a constellation found between Cancer and Virgo.
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See Leo in Webster's New World College Dictionary
noun
Origin: L: see lion
a masculine name: var. Leon; fem. Leona- a N constellation between Cancer and Virgo, containing the bright star Regulus; the Lion
- the fifth sign of the zodiac, entered by the sun about July 21: also called the Lion
- a person born under this sign
- (400?-461); pope (440-461): his day is Nov 10
- (died 816); pope (795-816): his day is June 12
- 1810-1903; pope (1878-1903)
See Leo in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun In all senses also called Lion.
- A constellation in the Northern Hemisphere near Cancer and Virgo, containing the bright stars Regulus and Denebola.
- a. The fifth sign of the zodiac in astrology.b. One who is born under this sign.
Origin:
Origin: Latin Leō
Origin: , from leō, lion; see Lion
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