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Uranus

U·ra·nus

Uranus

 
pronunciation:
yu r ns [or] y reI ns
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: the third largest planet in the solar system and seventh in distance from the sun.
 
definition 2: the ruler of the heavens in Greek mythology. Uranus was overthrown by his son, who was then overthrown by his own son, Zeus, who became ruler of the Greek gods.
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