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Definitions

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A god of the sky, of rain and of the celestial ocean, as well as a god of law and of the underworld. Hinduism, Vedic
2. 2
   Neptune
3. 3
   20000 Varuna; a large planetoid orbiting in the scattered disk.

Synonyms

All synonyms

bluejacketbrahmabuccaneerdavy jonesdeityfisherman

Etymology

Borrowed from Sanskrit वरुण (váruṇa).

Related phrases

kuiper belt object

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