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Saturnian

//sæ.tɜː(ɹ)n.jən// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Related to the planet Saturn.
  2. 2
    Alternative form of Saturnian. alt-of, alternative
  3. 3
    Related to the Roman god Saturn.
  4. 4
    Dour, baleful or sullen.
  5. 5
    Resembling a golden age; distinguished for peacefulness, happiness, contentment.

    "Augustus, born to bring Saturnian times"

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  1. 6
    Involving a meter consisting of three iambics and an extra syllable followed by three trochees, employed by satirists in Ancient Rome.
Noun
  1. 1
    An inhabitant of the planet Saturn.
  2. 2
    Alternative form of Saturnian. alt-of, alternative
  3. 3
    A Saturnian poem

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Saturn + -ian.

Etymology 2

From Saturn + -ian.

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