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Meaning of Leo in English:

Leo

(also Leonis)

Pronunciation /ˈliːəʊ/

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proper noun

  • 1Astronomy
    A large constellation (the Lion), said to represent the lion slain by Hercules. It contains the bright stars Regulus and Denebola and numerous galaxies.

  • 2Astrology
    The fifth sign of the zodiac, which the sun enters about 23 July.

nounLeos

Astrology
a Leo

  • A person born when the sun is in the sign of Leo.

    ‘Like all the fire signs, Leos are idealistic and don't hold back from expressing their passion.’
    • ‘Statistics show many accomplished actors in Hollywood and television are Leos, and many have Moon signs in Cancer as well.’
    • ‘Most Leos dream of getting rich by just being themselves.’
    • ‘These so-called scientists have got to be Leos.’
    • ‘Along with the usual info, it said ‘No Virgos or Leos please.’’

adjective

Astronomy

  • postpositive Used with preceding Greek letter or numeral to designate a star in the Leo constellation.

    • ‘the star Omicron Leonis’

Origin

Latin. Leonis is the Latin genitive form of Leo.