Eris


Eris

noun \ˈer-is\

Definition of ERIS

: a dwarf planet with a mean distance from the sun of 67 astronomical units (6.2 billion miles) and a diameter of 1500 miles (2400 kilometers)

Origin of ERIS

Eris, ancient Greek goddess of strife
First Known Use: 2006

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