Definition of Janus in English:
Janus
proper nounˈdʒeɪnəsˈdʒeɪnəs
Roman Mythology An ancient Italian deity, guardian of doorways and gates and protector of the state in time of war. He is usually represented with two faces, so that he looks both forwards and backwards.
Synonyms
equivocator, trimmer, vicar of bray
Rhymes
anus, Coriolanus, heinous, Punta Arenas, Silvanus
Definition of Janus in US English:
Janus
proper nounˈjānəsˈdʒeɪnəs
1Roman Mythology
An ancient Italian deity, guardian of doorways and gates and protector of the state in time of war. He is usually represented with two faces, so that he looks both forward and backward.
Synonyms
equivocator, trimmer, vicar of bray
2Astronomy
A moon of Saturn, sixth closest to the planet, discovered in 1966, and having a diameter of 118 miles (190 km).