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

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The name Leola is Conant’s playful twist on leone, the Italian word for lion. Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025

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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“Leone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leone. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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