leeu

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Etymology

From Dutch leeuw, from Middle Dutch leeuwe, from Old Dutch lewo, from Latin leō, from Ancient Greek λέων (léōn).

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Noun

leeu (plural leeus, diminutive leeutjie)

  1. lion
  2. (colloquial) a supporter of the Lions, a South African rugby team

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