Leon
noun
a male given name, form of Leo.
Leon
1 American
[lee-on]
/ ˈli ɒn /
noun
León
2
American
[lay-ohn, le-awn]
/ leɪˈoʊn, lɛˈɔn /
noun
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a province in NW Spain: formerly a kingdom. 5,936 sq. mi. (15,375 sq. km).
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the capital of this province.
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a city in W Guanajuato, in central Mexico.
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a city in W Nicaragua: the former capital.
León
British
/ leˈɔn /
noun
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a region and former kingdom of NW Spain, which united with Castile in 1230
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a city of NW Spain: capital of the kingdom of León (10th century). Pop: 135 634 (2003 est)
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Official name: León de los Aldamas. a city in central Mexico, in W Guanajuato state: commercial centre of a rich agricultural region. Pop: 1 438 000 (2005 est)
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a city in W Nicaragua: one of the oldest towns of Central America, founded in 1524; capital of Nicaragua until 1855; university (1812). Pop: 168 000 (2005 est)
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Leon Goretzka made his debut as a late substitute and Suzuki remained commanding, continuing to slip into his role with ease.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
In 1957, Illinois physicists John Bardeen, Leon Cooper and Robert Schrieffer explained this behavior with what became known as BCS theory.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 7, 2026
Working with producers Camper, D’Mile and Kaytranada — and welcoming guest appearances by the likes of Mars, SZA and Leon Thomas — Monét tells a rich story about a woman searching for fulfillment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
Leon estimates the Unmanned Systems Forces has only 14% of the midrange drones it needs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
As Marshall turned to Cecilia, Leon raised a cupped hand to shield his face, but could not disguise from his sister the tremor along his shoulders.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
Former Councilmember Kevin de León initiated those efforts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026
The food alone made the day’s mileage seem like a bargain: octopus in Galicia, Arzúa-Ulloa cheese from a farmers market or milk-fed lamb that made me forgive every hill in Castilla y León.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
One feed will come from ESA's public event in León.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 10, 2026
Emergency services for Castilla y León said it had received several calls about the collapse of the fountain.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
I think it was León who spoke first, he was the eldest, and his voice always had a sad note to it.
From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
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