leu

Meaning

Noun

  • The unit of currency of Romania, equal to one hundred bani.
  • The unit of currency of Moldova, equal to one hundred bani.

Origin

  • Borrowed from Romanian leu ("lion"), from Latin leō ("lion"). Leo, lev, lion, and Lyon.

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