Urania
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U·ra·ni·a
(yo͝o-rā′nē-ə, -rān′yə)n. Greek Mythology
The muse of astronomy.
[Latin Ūrania, from Greek Ouraniā, from ouranos, heaven.]
u·ra·ni·a
(yo͝o-rā′nē-ə, -rān′yə)n.
Uranium dioxide.
[New Latin ūrania, from uranium.]
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Urania
(jʊˈreɪnɪə)n
1. (Classical Myth & Legend) the Muse of astronomy
2. (Classical Myth & Legend) another name of Aphrodite
[C17: from Latin, from Greek Ourania, from ouranios heavenly, from ouranos heaven]
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U•ra•ni•a
(yʊˈreɪ ni ə, -ˈreɪn yə)n.
the Muse of astronomy.
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Noun | 1. | Urania - (Greek mythology) the Muse of astronomy Greek mythology - the mythology of the ancient Greeks |
2. | Urania - goddess of love; counterpart of Greek Aphrodite |
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