juno

/ˈdʒuːnoʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

In Roman mythology, the goddess of marriage and childbirth; the wife of Jupiter and the queen of the gods.

“The artist depicted Juno as a majestic figure with a crown.”

2. proper noun

A spacecraft launched by NASA in 2011 to study the Jupiter system.

“The Juno spacecraft sent back stunning images of Jupiter’s atmosphere.”

3. proper noun

In astronomy, the third planet from the Sun in our solar system, known for its distinctive banded appearance.

“The Juno probe studied the Great Red Spot on Jupiter.”

Synonyms

  • heavenly body
  • jupiter

Antonyms

  • earth
  • terrestrial body