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Definition of leu

leu

/ˈleɪ.uː/
leu
Plural:lei
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• noun

1

The basic monetary unit of Romania and Moldova, equal to 100 bani.

Example

"Before traveling to Bucharest, she exchanged her euros for Romanian lei at the airport bank."

Word Nuance & Usage

The standard plural form of 'leu' in English and Romanian is 'lei'. Do not confuse it with 'lieu', which is used in the phrase 'in lieu of' meaning 'instead of'.

• Rhymes for leu

• Nearby Words

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lettuce
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leu
leucadendron
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leucanthemum

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Romanian 'leu', literally meaning 'lion', from Latin 'leo'. The currency took its name from 17th-century Dutch 'leeuwendaalder' (lion thaler) coins bearing a lion emblem that circulated widely in the region.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Leu. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/leu
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