leone

noun

le·​one lē-ˈōn How to pronounce leone (audio)
plural leones also leone
the basic monetary unit of Sierra Leone see Money Table

Word History

Etymology

Sierra Leone

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of leone was in 1964

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Cite this Entry

“Leone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leone. Accessed 7 Dec. 2024.

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