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Eris - What does it mean?

Definition of 'Eris'

English

(wikipedia)

Proper noun

(en-proper noun)
  • (Greek god) The goddess of discord, confusion, and strife, keeper of the golden Apple of Discord which she threw into the wedding of Peleus and Thetis starting the Trojan War; daughter of Nyx, sister and constant companion of Ares, mother of Lethe.
  • (astronomy) The largest known dwarf planet in the Solar System (initially dubbed the "tenth planet"), officially known as 136199 Eris, with one natural satellite, Dysnomia.
  • Derived terms

    * Eridian

    Synonyms

    * (astronomy) , Xena

    See also

    * * * (mythology) Discordia * (astronomy) Dysnomia

    Anagrams

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    Similar to 'Eris'

    Eros, Euros, ERAs, Eurus