levo

[ lee-voh ]

/ ˈli voʊ /

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Origin of levo

By shortening

Other definitions for levo (2 of 2)

levo-

a combining form meaning “left,” “levorotatory,” used in the formation of compound words: levoglucose; levorotation.

Also laevo-; especially before a vowel, lev-.

Origin of levo-

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

How to use levo in a sentence

But as I also explained in my interview with Levo League, I work extremely hard.
I’m Not Ashamed to Admit I Got Lucky—and Neither Should You|Keli Goff|May 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
They're called d- and l-isomers—d for dextro, l for levo; right and left, you see.
A Feast of Demons|William Morrison
In other minor branches of the art, the flowers of Domenico Levo were extremely admired.
The History of Painting in Italy, Vol. 3 (of 6)|Luigi Antonio Lanzi

British Dictionary definitions for levo

levo-

combining form

a US variant of laevo-

Word Origin for levo-

from Latin laevus left, on the left

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