uranian

uranian
I. \\-nēən, -nyən\ adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: n sense 1, from Medieval Latin uranius heavenly, celestial (from Greek ouranios) + English -an; in sense 2, from Latin Urania (from Greek Ourania, one of the muses, from feminine of ouranios) + English -an
1. : of, relating to, or concerned with the heavens : heavenly, celestial
2.
a. : relating or dedicated to Urania, the muse of astronomy
b. : of or relating to the science of astronomy : astronomical
II. adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Uranus, seventh planet from the sun + English -an — more at uranium
: of or relating to the planet Uranus
III. noun (-s)
Usage: usually capitalized
: a hypothetical inhabitant or native of the planet Uranus
IV. adjective or noun
Etymology: Urania, the Greek goddess of love Aphrodite + English -an

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