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Ceres - What does it mean?

Definition of 'Ceres'

English

Proper noun

(en-proper noun)
  • (Roman god) The Roman goddess of agriculture; equivalent to the Greek goddess Demeter.
  • (astronomy) A celestial body orbiting between Mars and Jupiter, the largest asteroid and innermost dwarf planet; officially called .
  • Synonyms

    * (astronomy)

    Derived terms

    * cereal * cerium * Cererian

    See also

    * * (mythology) (pedialite) * (astronomy)

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