Ura·nus
| \ ˈyu̇r-ə-nəs
, yu̇-ˈrā-
\
, yu̇-ˈrā-
\
Definition of Uranus
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: the sky personified as a god and father of the Titans in Greek mythology
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: the planet seventh in order from the sun — see Planets Table
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“Uranus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Uranus. Accessed 14 May. 2021.
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Uranus
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English Language Learners Definition of Uranus
: the planet that is seventh in order from the sun
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Uranus
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Ura·nus
| \ ˈyu̇r-ə-nəs
, yu̇-ˈrā-nəs \
, yu̇-ˈrā-nəs \
Kids Definition of Uranus
: 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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The first known use of Uranus was in 1655
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