leu I. \ˈleu̇\noun (plurallei \ˈlā\) Etymology: Romanian leu, literally, lion, from Latin leon-, leo — more at lion 1.: the basic monetary unit of Romania — see money table 2.: a coin representing one leu II. noun (plurallei) 1.: the basic monetary unit of Moldova — see money table in the Dict 2.: a coin or note representing one leu