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saturn

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈsætɝn// sat·urn Archaic

n. the sixth planet from the sun, known for its large rings. It is a gas giant, much bigger than Earth.

n. the sixth planet from the sun, a gas giant distinguished by its prominent ring system.


SIMPLE

Saturn has beautiful rings made of ice and rock.

CONTEXTUAL

The new telescope captured a clear image of Saturn's rings.

COMPLEX

Astronomers study Saturn's atmospheric storms to understand the weather patterns of gas giants.

Origin

From Old English Sætern, from Latin Sāturnus, probably from Etruscan 𐌔𐌀𐌕𐌓𐌄 (satre), plausibly influenced by Latin satus, past participle of serere (“to sow”).

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