Meaning of the word neptune in English
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neptune
US /ˈnep.tuːn/
UK /ˈnep.tuːn/
Noun
1.
the eighth planet from the Sun in our solar system, a gas giant known for its deep blue color and strong winds
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Neptune is the farthest known planet from the Sun.
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The Voyager 2 spacecraft flew past Neptune in 1989.
2.
the Roman god of the sea, equivalent to the Greek god Poseidon
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Ancient Romans worshipped Neptune as the god of the sea.
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The trident is a symbol often associated with Neptune.
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