levo

¹ American  

[lee-voh] / ˈli voʊ /

adjective

1. levorotatory.

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levo- ² American  

1. a combining form meaning “left,” “levorotatory,” used in the formation of compound words.

   levoglucose; levorotation.

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levo- British  

combining form

1. a US variant of laevo-

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Etymology

Origin of levo¹

By shortening

Origin of levo-¹

Representing Latin laevus left, on the left; -o-

Example Sentences

In January last year, Macao police also arrested Levo Chan, a former boss of another leading junket business, for allegedly running illegal gambling operations.

From Seattle Times

Macau's number two junket boss Levo Chan, who headed Tak Chun, was arrested by Macau police in January on suspicion of criminal organisation, illegal gambling and money laundering.

From Reuters

Macau's number two junket boss, Tak Chun's Levo Chan, was also arrested by Macau police in January, on charges of being involved in criminal organisation, illegal gambling and money laundering.

From Reuters

Local media said one was Levo Chan, chairman of Tak Chun Group, Macau's second-biggest junket operator.

From Reuters

The workers took pride in the fact that their “Levo” had never faced a recall, while other companies repeatedly failed to get the potency right.

From New York Times