leu
noun
ˈlā-ü 
plural lei ˈlā
the basic monetary unit of Moldova and Romania see Money Table
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web In 2016, Romanian lawmakers approved a bill to convert Swiss-franc loans into leu at below-market rates, but the law was struck down as unconstitutional by a court and no longer applies. 
Washington Post, 4 Oct. 2019 Any couple who could stay sober for six months would receive a cash prize of 1,000 leu ($240) and jobs. Madeline Roache / Puhoi, Time, 29 Aug. 2019 Together the price of the rugs was 4,800 leu, which was less than buying them online. New York Times, 4 May 2018 The leu, which was eastern Europe’s star performer until Tudose’s surprise departure, was 0.4 percent weaker against the euro Tuesday, trimming this year’s gain to 0.3 percent. Bloomberg.com, 16 Jan. 2018 The service will begin on at 11AM on February 17,2018 at Robinson Lytle Funeral Home, Indiana PA.In leu of flowers, please donate to Fisher House, an organization that helps military families. Sun-Sentinel.com, 16 Feb. 2018 The service will begin on at 11AM on February 17,2018 at Robinson Lytle Funeral Home, Indiana PA.In leu of flowers, please donate to Fisher House, an organization that helps military families. Orlando Sentinel, OrlandoSentinel.com, 16 Feb. 2018 Despite the political tensions, Romania’s leu has gained 0.7 percent against the euro in 2018 as the central bank unexpectedly raised interest rates for the first time in a decade and signaled more increases to come. Andra Timu, Bloomberg.com, 15 Jan. 2018 The leu, which had been under pressure, gained after the announcement. Andra Timu, Bloomberg.com, 17 Jan. 2018 See More
Washington Post, 4 Oct. 2019 Any couple who could stay sober for six months would receive a cash prize of 1,000 leu ($240) and jobs. Madeline Roache / Puhoi, Time, 29 Aug. 2019 Together the price of the rugs was 4,800 leu, which was less than buying them online. New York Times, 4 May 2018 The leu, which was eastern Europe’s star performer until Tudose’s surprise departure, was 0.4 percent weaker against the euro Tuesday, trimming this year’s gain to 0.3 percent. Bloomberg.com, 16 Jan. 2018 The service will begin on at 11AM on February 17,2018 at Robinson Lytle Funeral Home, Indiana PA.In leu of flowers, please donate to Fisher House, an organization that helps military families. Sun-Sentinel.com, 16 Feb. 2018 The service will begin on at 11AM on February 17,2018 at Robinson Lytle Funeral Home, Indiana PA.In leu of flowers, please donate to Fisher House, an organization that helps military families. Orlando Sentinel, OrlandoSentinel.com, 16 Feb. 2018 Despite the political tensions, Romania’s leu has gained 0.7 percent against the euro in 2018 as the central bank unexpectedly raised interest rates for the first time in a decade and signaled more increases to come. Andra Timu, Bloomberg.com, 15 Jan. 2018 The leu, which had been under pressure, gained after the announcement. Andra Timu, Bloomberg.com, 17 Jan. 2018 See More Word History
Etymology
Romanian, literally, lion, from Latin leo — more at lion
First Known Use
1879, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
Leu
abbreviation
leucine; leucyl