Meaning of the word pluto in English
What does pluto mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
pluto
US /ˈpluː.t̬oʊ/
UK /ˈpluː.təʊ/
Noun
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a dwarf planet in the Kuiper belt, the first and largest Kuiper belt object to be discovered
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For many years, Pluto was considered the ninth planet in our solar system.
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The reclassification of Pluto as a dwarf planet sparked much debate.
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in Roman mythology, the god of the underworld and wealth, equivalent to the Greek Hades
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The ancient Romans worshipped Pluto as the ruler of the dead.
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The myth of Pluto and Proserpina is a well-known tale.