Juno

noun

Ju·​no ˈjü-(ˌ)nō How to pronounce Juno (audio)
: the wife of Jupiter, queen of heaven, and goddess of light, birth, women, and marriage compare hera

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Juno was before the 12th century

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“Juno.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Juno. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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