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noun, plural lev·a [lev-uh]. /ˈlɛv ə/.

a coin and monetary unit of Bulgaria, equal to 100 stotinki. Abbreviation: L., LV.

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Origin of lev

1900–05; <Bulgarian: literally, lion, OCS lĭvŭ, probably <Old High German lewo<Latin lēo;see leu

Definition for lev (2 of 3)

lev-

variant of levo- before a vowel: levulose.

Definition for lev (3 of 3)

Lev.

abbreviation Bible.

Leviticus.
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British Dictionary definitions for lev (1 of 2)

lev
/ (lɛf) /

noun plural leva (ˈlɛvə)

the standard monetary unit of Bulgaria, divided into 100 stotinki

Word Origin for lev

from Bulgarian: lion

British Dictionary definitions for lev (2 of 2)

Lev.
/ Bible /

abbreviation for

Leviticus
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