saturn

n. the sixth planet from the sun, which is famous for having large rings around it.

n. the sixth planet from the sun and the second-largest in the solar system, distinguished by its extensive planetary ring system.

“Through a telescope, you can clearly see the rings of Saturn.”

“Saturn is a gas giant composed mostly of hydrogen and helium, featuring a complex system of rings made primarily of ice particles.”

n. the ancient Roman god of farming and time.

n. the Roman god of agriculture, liberation, and time, identified with the Greek titan Cronus.

“The ancient Romans held a festival called Saturnalia to honor Saturn.”

“In Roman mythology, Saturn was believed to have ruled during a golden age of peace and prosperity.”

n. an old name for the metal lead.

n. an obsolete alchemical name for the metallic element lead.

“In old books about alchemy, the symbol for Saturn meant lead.”

“The alchemist's manuscript referred to the transmutation of Saturn into gold, using the planet's name to represent lead.”

Archaic · Technical