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What are some words for the root leon?

The root "leon" comes from the Latin word "leo," meaning "lion." Here are some words derived from "leon":

Directly from "leon":

* leonine: (adj.) resembling a lion, especially in its mane or roar.

* leonid: (n.) a member of a group of meteors that appear to radiate from the constellation Leo.

With other prefixes or suffixes:

* leontopodium: (n.) a genus of flowering plants, also known as "edelweiss," with woolly, white, star-shaped flower heads that resemble a lion's paw.

* leontopetalum: (n.) a genus of flowering plants with petals that resemble a lion's claw.

* leontiasis: (n.) an abnormal enlargement of the bones of the face, giving it a lion-like appearance.

* leonine: (adj.) pertaining to lions, especially in its mane, roar, or strength.

* leontiasis ossea: (n.) a rare condition characterized by the overgrowth of bone tissue in the face, particularly in the jaw and cheekbones, giving the patient a lion-like appearance.

In other languages:

* Lion: (English)

* Löwe: (German)

* León: (Spanish)

* Lione: (Italian)

* Lion: (French)

These are just a few examples, and there are many other words that use the root "leon" in various contexts.

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