Leo

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From Latin Leo, from Ancient Greek λέων (leōn)

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Singular
Leo

Plural
Leos

Leo (plural Leos)

  1. Someone with a Leo star sign

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Singular
Leo

Plural
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Leo (symbol )

  1. A male given name, borne by numerous saints and 13 popes.
  2. (astronomy): A constellation of the zodiac, shaped approximately like a lion and containing the bright star Regulus.
  3. (astrology): The zodiac sign for the Lion, covering July 23–August 22.

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  • 1953 L. P. Hartley, The Go-Between, Hamish Hamilton, 1974, page 49-50
    "Yes. You see, I was born under the sign of Leo, though it's not my real name."
    "What is your real name?"
    I saw Marcus looking at me, but I couldn't refuse to tell her.
    "It's Lionel. But don't tell anyone."
    "Why not?"
    "Because it's rather a fancy name."

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  • IPA: /leːo/, [ˈleːʊ]

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Leo

  1. A male given name, cognate to Leo.

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Leo (stem Leo-*)

  1. A male given name, cognate to Leo.

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Leo

  1. A male given name, cognate to Leo.

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Leo

  1. A male given name, cognate to Leo. Variant: Leon.

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Leo m.

  1. Leo, the constellation.

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Leo

  1. A male given name, cognate to Leo.