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urania

 

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Noun urania has 2 senses
  1. Urania - (Greek mythology) the Muse of astronomy
    --1 is a kind of
    Muse
  2. Venus, Urania - goddess of love; counterpart of Greek Aphrodite
    --2 is a kind of Roman deity

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Urania

Noun:

1. In Greek mythology, one of the nine Muses and the muse of astronomy.

Sample Sentence: As an aspiring astronomer, I looked to Urania for inspiration in my studies of the stars.

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2. (rare) A girl's name of Greek origin meaning "heavenly".

Sample Sentence: Urania's parents chose the name to symbolize their hopes for their daughter's bright future.

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Adjective:

1. Relating to or characteristic of astronomy.

Sample Sentence: The observatory offers many urania lectures and workshops for those interested in celestial phenomena.

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Popular Usage:

1. Urania is often used as a fanciful or poetic term referring to the stars, celestial bodies, or the wonders of the universe.

Sample Sentence: In his poetry, the poet beautifully described the mystical dance of Urania's cosmic companions.

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Local Usage:

1. In certain regions, Urania can refer to a specific constellation or star grouping visible only in that area.

Sample Sentence: The people of the town believed that the appearance of Urania in the night sky marked the beginning of a bountiful harvest season.

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