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Leo noun (plural Leos in sense 2b) 1 astron a large conspicuous northern constellation of the zodiac, containing numerous galaxies, so called because the outline of some of its brighter stars bears some resemblance to the profile of a lion. 2 astrol a the fifth sign of the zodiac; b a person born between 21 July and 22 August, under this sign.
ETYMOLOGY: 11c: Latin, meaning 'lion'.
Leo noun (plural Leos in sense 2b) 1 astron a large conspicuous northern constellation of the zodiac, containing numerous galaxies, so called because the outline of some of its brighter stars bears some resemblance to the profile of a lion. 2 astrol a the fifth sign of the zodiac; b a person born between 21 July and 22 August, under this sign.
ETYMOLOGY: 11c: Latin, meaning 'lion'.
Leo noun (plural Leos in sense 2b) 1 astron a large conspicuous northern constellation of the zodiac, containing numerous galaxies, so called because the outline of some of its brighter stars bears some resemblance to the profile of a lion. 2 astrol a the fifth sign of the zodiac; b a person born between 21 July and 22 August, under this sign.
ETYMOLOGY: 11c: Latin, meaning 'lion'.
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