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ura·nian I. \-nēən, -nyən\ adjective Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: n sense 1, from Medieval Latin uranius heavenly, celestial (from Greek ouranios) + English -an; in sense 2, from Latin Urania (from Greek Ourania, one of the muses, from feminine of ouranios) + English -an 1. : of, relating to, or concerned with the heavens : heavenly, celestial 2. a. : relating or dedicated to Urania, the muse of astronomy b. : of or relating to the science of astronomy : astronomical II. adjective Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: Uranus, seventh planet from the sun + English -an — more at uranium : of or relating to the planet Uranus III. noun (-s) Usage: usually capitalized : a hypothetical inhabitant or native of the planet Uranus IV. adjective or noun Etymology: Urania, the Greek goddess of love Aphrodite + English -an : homosexual |