leone
[lee-ohn]
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noun
a paper money, cupronickel or silver coin, and monetary unit of Sierra Leone, equal to 100 cents.
Origin of leone
1960–65;(Sierra) Leone
Leone
[le-aw-ne]
noun
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Examples from the Web for leone
Contemporary Examples of leone
Eastwood, said Leone, "Had only two expressions: with or without a hat."
Historical Examples of leone
Leone was waiting in the carriage to drive to the ferry across the Adige.
Vittoria, CompleteGeorge Meredith
The man known as Leoncino was believed to be a son of the famous Leone, and boasted of it.
CorleoneF. Marion Crawford
Leone, who had stopped singing, laid down his spoon and watched her.
A Lady of RomeF. Marion Crawford
Leone flushed with pleasure, a healthy red that was good to see.
A Lady of RomeF. Marion Crawford
But at the same time she felt a vague fear that he was going to speak of Leone.
A Lady of RomeF. Marion Crawford
leone
noun
Word Origin for leone
C20: from Sierra Leone
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