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name
The Greco-Roman god of the underworld.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Greek, Roman
Topics: human-sciences, mysticism, mythology, philosophy, sciences
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: Plouton
Antonyms: none provided
name
The largest dwarf planet and formerly the ninth planet, represented by the symbol ♇ or ⯓, both now used mostly in astrology.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: mul:♇, mul:⯓, Planet X, (134340) Pluto, 134340 Pluto
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: dwarf planet
name
The American cartoon character created by Walt Disney and Norm Ferguson.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: art, arts, broadcasting, film, media, television
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To demote or devalue something.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: neologism
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a small planet and the farthest known planet from the sun; it has the most elliptical orbit of all the planets
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: outer planet, superior planet
noun
(Greek mythology) the god of the underworld in ancient mythology; brother of Zeus and husband of Persephone
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: Hades, Aides, Aidoneus
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: Greek deity
noun
a cartoon character created by Walt Disney
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: fictional character, fictitious character, character
History
From Middle English Pluto, Pluton, from Latin Plūtō, from Ancient Greek Πλούτων (Ploútōn, “god of the underworld”). Doublet of Plouton. Venetia Burney is often credited as having suggested the name for the celestial body.
Originally coined in 2006 by the American Dialect Society, in reference to Pluto's demotion from planet status, defeating climate canary for Word of the Year.
Across languages
183 source translations are retained for this English entry.
