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Neptune
Nep·tune [ nép tn ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. eighth planet: the eighth planet from the Sun in our solar system
2. Roman god of sea: in Roman mythology, the god of the sea, son of Saturn, brother of Jupiter and Pluto.
Greek equivalent  Poseidon
[15th century. Directly or via French< Latin Neptunus]
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