Leo Definition

lēō
noun
A masculine name: var. Leon; fem. Leona.
Webster's New World
A N constellation between Cancer and Virgo, containing the bright star Regulus; the Lion.
Webster's New World
The fifth sign of the zodiac, entered by the sun about July 21
Webster's New World
A person born under this sign.
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Synonyms:
  • lion
  • Leo the Lion
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Other Word Forms of Leo

Noun

Singular:
Leo
Plural:
leos

Origin of Leo

  • Latin Leō from leō lion lion

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Leo Sentence Examples

  • Leo shook his head and smiled.

  • There is no evidence of simony in the conclave, and Leo's election was hailed with delight by the Romans on account of his reputation for liberality, kindliness and love of peace.

  • On the 9th of December the fifth Lateran council, which had been reopened by Leo in April, ratified the peace with Louis XII.

  • Leo at once formed a new league with the emperor and the king of Spain, and to ensure English support made Wolsey a cardinal.

  • Its three main objects, the peace of Christendom, the crusade and the reform of the church, could be secured only by general agreement among the powers, and Leo or the council failed to secure such agreement.

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Words Starting With

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Words Ending With

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Words Starting With L and Ending With O

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3 Letter Words3 Letter Words Starting With L3 Letter Words Ending With O