Leo

noun

ˈlē-(ˌ)ō 

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

ˈlē-ə-ˌnīn 

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

Kids Definition

Leo

noun

ˈlē-ō 

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

ˈlē-(ˌ)ō 

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)