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Neptune

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noun Nep·tune \ˈnep-ˌtün, -ˌtyün\

Definition of Neptune

  1. 1a :  the Roman god of the sea — compare poseidonb :  ocean

  2. 2 :  the planet eighth in order from the sun — see planet table

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play \nep-ˈtü-nē-ən, -ˈtyü-\ adjective

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Examples of neptune in a Sentence

  1. sailors shipwrecked by the wild waves of Neptune

Origin and Etymology of neptune

Latin Neptunus

neptune Synonyms

Synonyms
blue, brine, deep, ocean, sea, seven seas
Related Words
blue water, high seas, main, waters; basin; Davy Jones's locker, depths

NEPTUNE Defined for English Language Learners

Neptune

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Definition of Neptune for English Language Learners

  • : the planet that is eighth in order from the sun

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