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Leo
CIDE DICTIONARY
Leo, n. [L. See Lion.].
- The Lion, the fifth sign of the zodiac, marked thus [
1913 Webster] - A northern constellation east of Cancer, containing the bright star Regulus at the end of the handle of the Sickle. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
Leo, n. (pl. -os)
1 a constellation, traditionally regarded as contained in the figure of a lion.
2 a the fifth sign of the zodiac (the Lion). b a person born when the sun is in this sign.
1 a constellation, traditionally regarded as contained in the figure of a lion.
2 a the fifth sign of the zodiac (the Lion). b a person born when the sun is in this sign.
Etymology
OE f. L, = LION
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