HunsrikEdit

EtymologyEdit

From Middle High German lewe, from Old High German leo (both with variants), from Latin leō.

PronunciationEdit

NounEdit

Leeb m (plural Leeve, diminutive Leebche, feminine Leevin)

  1. lion

Derived termsEdit

Further readingEdit

Pennsylvania GermanEdit

Etymology 1Edit

Compare German Laib, English loaf.

NounEdit

Leeb m (plural Leeb)

  1. loaf (of bread)

Etymology 2Edit

Compare German Löwe, Dutch leeuw.

NounEdit

Leeb m (plural Leewe)

  1. lion
  2. Leo (astrological sign)