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Diana

noun Di·ana \dī-ˈa-nə\

Definition of DIANA

:  an ancient Italian goddess of the forest and of childbirth who was identified with Artemis by the Romans
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Origin of DIANA

Latin
First Known Use: 13th century

Rhymes with DIANA

banana, bandanna, cabana, Fermanagh, goanna, Guiana, Guyana, hosanna, Montana, savanna, Savannah, sultana

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  3. Diana monkey
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