What does LEONE mean?

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Part of Speech: noun

Definition: The currency of Sierra Leone, divided into 100 cents.

Pronunciations: US: lee-OH-nee; UK: lee-OH-nee

Origin and Usage: The word "leone" comes from the Italian word for lion, "leone," which is the symbol of Sierra Leone. The leone is the official currency of Sierra Leone, introduced in 1964 to replace the British West African pound.

Synonyms: None

Related Words: alone, anole, clone, eloin, lento, olein

Example Sentences:

• She exchanged her dollars for leones at the airport.
• The leone has been the official currency of Sierra Leone for almost 60 years.
• The exchange rate for the leone fluctuates daily.