Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

leone

noun

lɛˈoʊneɪ

Definition

A monetary unit used in Sierra Leone.

Examples

The price of bread is 5,000 leones in the market.
He saved up 20,000 leones to buy a new phone.

Meaning

The leone is the currency of Sierra Leone, denoted by the symbols ‘Le’ or ‘SLL’ and subdivided into 100 cents. It has been in use since 1964, replacing the Sierra Leonean pound. The term ‘leone’ comes from the Italian word for ‘lion’, symbolizing strength and courage, which is reflected in its name.