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| Plu·to [ pltō ] |
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1. dwarf planet: dwarf planet orbiting mainly beyond the orbit of Neptune, which is the eighth and outermost planet in the solar system. Pluto was formerly considered to be the ninth and outermost planet in the solar system before being redesignated in 2006
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2. Roman god of underworld: in Roman mythology, the god of the underworld and husband of Proserpina. He was the god of the dead and also of riches, since precious metals and crops were believed to come from his underground realm.
Greek equivalent Hades (sense 3)
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| [Via Latin< Greek Ploutōn< ploutos "wealth"] |
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