Word: LEGION
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Definition of LEGION
- The major unit or division of the Roman army, usually comprising 3000 to 6000 infantry soldiers and 100 to 200 cavalry troops.
- A combined arms major military unit featuring cavalry, infantry, and artillery
- A large military or semi-military unit trained for combat; any military force; an army, regiment; an armed, organized and assembled militia.
- To form into legions.
- Numerous; vast; very great in number
"Russiaโs labor and capital resources are woefully inadequate to overcome the stateโs needs and vulnerabilities, which are legion."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "legion" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "legion" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LEGION a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is LEGION worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in LEGION? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing LEGION:
- # the legion effect
- # master of legion
- # playing with legion
- # in terms of legion
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