Léiw

Luxembourgish

Etymology

From Old High German lewo, a variant of lēo, from Latin leō. Compare German Löwe, Dutch leeuw. The unusual spelling with a final -w is based on the German form (compare the same in Méiw, German Möwe).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /lɜɪ̯f/
• Rhymes: -ɜɪf
• Homophone: léif

Noun

Léiw m (plural Léiwen, feminine Léiwin)

1. lion
2. Leo (constellation and astrological sign)

See also

• (Western astrology signs) Déierekreeszeechen; Widder, Stéier, Zwilling, Kriibs, Léiw, Jongfra, Wo, Skorpioun, Schëtz, Steebock, Waassermann, Fësch ^{(Category: lb:Astrology)}