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Neptune

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Main Entry:
Nep·tune Listen to the pronunciation of Neptune
Pronunciation:
\ˈnep-ˌtün, -ˌtyün\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Latin Neptunus
Date:
14th century
1 a: the Roman god of the sea — compare poseidon b: ocean2: the planet eighth in order from the sun — see planet table
— Nep·tu·ni·an Listen to the pronunciation of Neptunian \nep-ˈtü-nē-ən, -ˈtyü-\ adjective
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