legion

Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:

(gathered). Division of Roman army; when full, 6200 men and 730 horse. N. T. use indefinite (Matt. 26:53; Mark 5:9).

Concise Bible Dictionary:

In the Roman army a body of troops consisting of from three to five thousand; but the term is also used for an indefinite number. The Lord said that His Father on His request would send Him more than twelve legions of angels (Matt. 26:53). The demons who possessed the man among the Gadarenes said, “My name is Legion; for we are many” (Mark 5:9,15; Luke 8:30).

Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:

Greek:
λεγεών
Transliteration:
legeon
Phonic:
leg-eh-ohn’
Meaning:
of Latin origin; a "legion", i.e. Roman regiment (figuratively)
KJV Usage:
legion

Potts’ Bible Proper Names:

A legion:―a division of Roman army, Mark 5:9. {Legio}