Neptune

noun

Nep·​tune ˈnep-ˌtün How to pronounce Neptune (audio)
-ˌtyün
1
a
: the Roman god of the sea compare poseidon
b
: ocean
2
: the planet eighth in order from the sun see Planets Table
Neptunian adjective

Examples of Neptune in a Sentence

sailors shipwrecked by the wild waves of Neptune
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Word History

Etymology

Latin Neptunus

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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

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“Neptune.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Neptune. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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Neptune

noun
Nep·​tune ˈnep-ˌt(y)ün How to pronounce Neptune (audio)
: the planet eighth in order from the sun see planet
Neptunian adjective

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