Leeb

Hunsrik

Etymology

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

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /leːp/

Noun

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

  1. lion

Derived terms
  • Leebmeilche

Further reading

Pennsylvania German

Etymology 1

Compare German Laib, English loaf.

Noun

Leeb m (plural Leeb)

  1. loaf (of bread)

Etymology 2

Compare German Löwe, Dutch leeuw.

Noun

Leeb m (plural Leewe)

  1. lion
  2. Leo (astrological sign)
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