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Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Of or pertaining to the Ancient Roman god Saturn or to the corresponding planetary entity in astrology. Roman, not-comparable

   "This increased period extends in the trans-Saturnal sphere of Uranus, Neptune and Pluto."

2. 2
   Alternative spelling of saturnal. alt-of, alternative, not-comparable

Example

More examples

"This increased period extends in the trans-Saturnal sphere of Uranus, Neptune and Pluto."

Etymology

From Latin saturnalis, itself from the Roman god Saturnus + -alis '-al'.

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