"León" meaning in English

See León in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: From Spanish León, from Latin legiō (“legion”), named for the Legio VII Gemina, which settled there. Doublet of legion via Old French. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|es|León}} Spanish León, {{der|en|la|legiō||legion}} Latin legiō (“legion”), {{doublet|en|legion}} Doublet of legion Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} León
  1. Alternative form of Leon in reference to various places in Spain and Latin America. Wikipedia link: Legio VII Gemina, León Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: Leon in reference to various places in Spain and Latin America
    Sense id: en-León-en-name-j4~SyPNx Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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