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Uranus

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noun Ura·nus \ ˈyu̇r-ə-nəs , yu̇-ˈrā- \

Definition of Uranus

1 :the sky personified as a god and father of the Titans in Greek mythology
2 :the planet seventh in order from the sun — see Planets Table

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Origin and Etymology of uranus

Late Latin, from Greek Ouranos

Other Astronomy Terms

gibbous, nadir, nebulous, penumbra, retrograde, sidereal, syzygy, wane, wax, zenith

URANUS Defined for English Language Learners

Uranus

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Definition of Uranus for English Language Learners

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

URANUS Defined for Kids

Uranus

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noun Ura·nus \ ˈyu̇r-ə-nəs , yu̇-ˈrā-nəs \

Definition of Uranus for Students

:the planet that is seventh in order of distance from the sun and has a diameter of about 32,000 miles (51,000 kilometers)

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