leona

liˈoʊnə

Definitions

1. proper noun

a female given name of Italian origin, derived from Leon

“Her name is Leona, and she’s a close friend of mine.”

2. noun

a type of large lionfish, Pterois volitans, found in the Indo-Pacific region

“The divers were careful not to touch the leona, as it’s known to be venomous.”

Synonyms

  • Leonie
  • Leonora