leo
/ˈliːoʊ/
Word Rarity
Uncommon
Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.23 in modern English
3
Scrabble Score
3
Letters
2
Syllables
3
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
A fairy chess piece which moves analogously to the xiangqi cannon and queen, moving either orthogonally or diagonally and must hop over a piece of either side to capture.
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A constellation of the zodiac, traditionally figured in the shape of a lion and containing the stars Regulus and Denebola.
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The zodiac sign for the Lion, ruled by the Sun and covering July 23 - August 22 (tropical astrology) or August 16 - September 15 (sidereal astrology).
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A surname.
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An unincorporated community in Jackson Township, Jackson County, Ohio, United States.
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Example Sentences
- "To this day, I still try to steer clear of wearing a black leo and pink tights together […]"
- "Now go grab your favorite leotard and makeup bag. I'll run you over there.” […] I rush to apply eye makeup that also matches my leo."
- "The newly elected Pope Leo XIV appears before the crowds in St. Peter's Square, saying they must "seek together to be a missionary church. A church that builds bridges and dialogue.""
- "I got the impression he’d been in the military somewhere in his past. But then at least a third of all LEOs were estimated to be veterans."
Etymology
Origin
- Source language: Latin
Word Breakdown
- Root: leō, 𒌨𒄞𒆷
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈliːoʊ/
- British English: /ˈliːəʊ/
Usage
Subject
Wiktionary places this term in Computing, Law.
Inflected Forms
leos (plural)
♌︎ (symbol)