Nep·tune
| \ ˈnep-ˌtün
, -ˌtyün \
, -ˌtyün \
Definition of Neptune
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: the planet eighth in order from the sun — see Planets Table
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Neptunian
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nep-ˈtü-nē-ən
, -ˈtyü-
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adjective
, -ˈtyü-
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adjective
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Neptune
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Nep·tune
| \ ˈnep-ˌtün
, -ˌtyün \
, -ˌtyün \
Kids Definition of Neptune
: the planet that is eighth in order of distance from the sun and has a diameter of about 31,000 miles (50,000 kilometers)
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