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daphne

n. countable
C2 Proficiency US //ˈdæfni// UK //dˈæfni// daphne

n. a small moon that orbits inside the rings of the planet Saturn. It is named after a character from Greek mythology.

n. a small inner satellite of Saturn, also designated as Saturn XXXVIII, which orbits within the Keeler Gap of the A-ring. When capitalised, it refers specifically to this celestial body.


SIMPLE

Daphne is a tiny moon located in Saturn's rings.

CONTEXTUAL

The gravity of Daphne creates small waves in the edges of the Keeler Gap as it orbits Saturn.

COMPLEX

High-resolution images from the Cassini spacecraft revealed that Daphne maintains the Keeler Gap by clearing dust and ice particles from its orbital path through gravitational interaction.

Origin

From Ancient Greek δάφνη (dáphnē, “laurel, bay”).

Usage

When referring to the moon of Saturn, it is a proper noun and must be capitalised.

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