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leo

noun

Simple meaning

The fifth sign of the zodiac.

Pronunciation

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leeoh

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈlioʊ

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Word Review

Definition

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noun

  1. astrology

    The fifth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about July 23 to August 22

  2. astronomy

    A constellation of the zodiac, shaped approximately like a lion and containing the stars Regulus and Denebola.

  3. chess

    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.

  4. astrology

    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).

  5. Someone with a Leo star sign

  6. A ghost town in Roane County, West Virginia, United States.

Word Aura™

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: The fifth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about July 23 to August 22

Used this way, leo is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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