U|ra|ni|a

U|ra|ni|a «yu RAY nee uh», noun. Greek Mythology.

1. the Muse of astronomy.

2. an epithet of Aphrodite (Venus).

╂[< Latin Orania < Greek Ouraniā, (originally) feminine of ouraniós heavenly < ouranós heaven. Compare etym. under Uranus. (Cf. ↑Uranus)]