Main Entry: Leo

Pronunciation: \ˈlē-(ˌ)ō\

Function: noun

Etymology: Latin (genitive Leonis), literally, lion — more at lion

Date: before 12th century

1 : a northern constellation east of Cancer
2 a : the fifth sign of the zodiac in astrology — see zodiac table b : one born under this sign

— Le·o·nine \ˈlē-ə-ˌnīn\ adjective