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Saturn

noun Sat·urn \ˈsa-tərn\

: the planet that is sixth in order from the sun and that is surrounded by large rings

Full Definition of SATURN

: a Roman god of agriculture and father by Ops of Jupiter

: the planet sixth in order from the sun — see planet table

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Latin Saturnus

First Known Use: before 12th century

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noun Sat·urn \ˈsa-tərn\

: the planet that is sixth in distance from the sun and has a diameter of about 75,000 miles (120,000 kilometers)

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