| 单词 | georgian planet |
| 释义 | > as lemmasGeorgian planet Georgian planet n. [probably after Georgium Sidus n., though this is first attested slightly later] Astronomy (now historical) the planet Uranus; = Georgium Sidus n.; also in figurative contexts. ΘΚΠ the world > the universe > planet > primary planet > superior planet > [noun] > Uranus Georgian planet1782 Georgium Sidus1782 Uranus1783 Herschel1813 1782 Gentleman's Mag. Oct. 463/2 I was not a little surprised at the mention of the discovery of a new planet beyond the orbit of Saturn, by a Mr. Herschell, which has by him been named the Georgian Planet. 1783 T. Tyers Hist. Ess. Mr. Addison 28 The board of trade..had five men of so much reputation for brilliance and literature, that they could have formed a constellation to adorn the Georgian Planet. 1812 R. Woodhouse Elem. Treat. Astron. xii. 101 The same method therefore will not apply to bodies more distant from us than the sun; neither to Jupiter, nor Saturn, nor the Georgian Planet. 1917 W. C. Bruce Benjamin Franklin Self-revealed iv. 419 He had discovered two satellites, which revolved about the Georgian planet. 2001 P. Moore 2002 Yearbk. Astron. i. 108 ‘The Georgian Planet’. Uranus, at opposition during this month, was the first major planet to be discovered in modern times. < as lemmas |
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