levo

¹

[ lee-voh ]

adjective

1. levorotatory.

levo-

²

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

   levoglucose; levorotation.

levo-

combining_form

1. See laevo-
   a US variant of laevo-

Word History and Origins

Origin of levo¹

By shortening

Origin of levo²

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of levo¹

from Latin laevus left, on the left

Example Sentences

But as I also explained in my interview with Levo League, I work extremely hard.

From The Daily Beast

They're called d- and l-isomers—d for dextro, l for levo; right and left, you see.

From Project Gutenberg

In other minor branches of the art, the flowers of Domenico Levo were extremely admired.

From Project Gutenberg