Leonid
What is another word for Leonid? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A meteor belonging to the Leonid shower, an annual display of shooting stars that appears to radiate from the constellation Leo each November.
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How to use Leonid
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the Leonid meteor shower
watch the Leonids
Etymology
From Latin Leo (the constellation and word for "lion") plus the suffix "-id," meaning "belonging to" — so, literally, "member of the Leo group."
Full origin of Leonid →Frequently asked questions
What does “Leonid” mean?
The word “Leonid” means a meteor belonging to the Leonid shower, an annual display of shooting stars that appears to radiate from the constellation Leo each November. In plain terms, a meteor from the annual November shower linked to the constellation Leo; also a common East Slavic male first name.
How do you pronounce “Leonid”?
“Leonid” is pronounced LEE-uh-nihd (/ˈliː.ə.nɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “Leonid” in a sentence?
Here is “Leonid” used in a sentence: “They stayed up late to watch the leonids streak across the sky.”
What part of speech is “Leonid”?
Depending on how it is used, “Leonid” can be a noun and a name.
Where does the word “Leonid” come from?
The word “Leonid” comes from Latin. From Latin Leo (the constellation and word for "lion") plus the suffix "-id," meaning "belonging to" — so, literally, "member of the Leo group.".
How many meanings does “Leonid” have?
“Leonid” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a meteor belonging to the Leonid shower, an annual display of shooting stars that appears to radiate from the constellation Leo each November.
