1
: a northern constellation east of Cancer
2
a
: the fifth sign of the zodiac in astrology see Signs of the Zodiac Table
b
: one born under this sign
Leonine adjective

Examples of Leo in a Sentence

Are you a Leo or a Virgo?

Word History

Etymology

Latin (genitive Leonis), literally, lion — more at lion

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Leo was before the 12th century

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Cite this Entry

“Leo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Leo. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

Leo

noun
1
: a group of stars between Cancer and Virgo usually pictured as a lion
2
a
: the fifth sign of the zodiac see zodiac
b
: a person whose sign of the zodiac is Leo

Biographical Definition

Leo

biographical name

name of 13 popes: especially I Saint died 461 (pope 440–61); III Saint died 816 (pope 795–816); XIII 1810–1903 (pope 1878–1903)

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