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Phoebe

Phoe·be [ fbee ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. Titan goddess: in Greek mythology, a Titan goddess who later became identified with the goddess of the Moon, Artemis

2. Moon personified: a personification of the Moon ( literary )

3. astronomy small outermost moon of Saturn: a small natural satellite of Saturn

[14th century. Via Latin< Greek Phoibē, form of phoibos "bright, shining"]
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