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Leo2

Syllabification: (Le·o)
Pronunciation: /ˈlēō/
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Definition of Leo
  • 1 Astronomy a large constellation (the Lion), said to represent the lion slain by Hercules. It contains the bright stars Regulus and Denebola and numerous galaxies.
  • (as genitive Leonis /lēˈōnis/) used with a preceding letter or numeral to designate a star in this constellation:the star Omicron Leonis
  • 2 Astrology the fifth sign of the zodiac, which the sun enters about July 23.
  • (a Leo) (plural Leos) a person born when the sun is in the sign of Leo.

Derivatives

Leonian

Pronunciation: /lēˈōnēən/
noun & adjective

Origin:

Latin

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