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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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