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saturn

noun

Simple meaning

God of agriculture and vegetation.

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satern

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ˈsætɚn

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noun

  1. Roman mythology

    God of agriculture and vegetation; counterpart of Greek Cronus

  2. Roman mythology

    The god of fertility and agriculture, equivalent to the Greek Cronos.

  3. A former brand of car by GM (1985–2010).

  4. astronomy

    The sixth planet of the solar system, known for its large rings, and until recent times the furthest known; represented in astronomy and astrology by ♄.

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B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency
Moderately Common
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