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saturnian — SATURNIÁN, Ă, saturnieni, e, adj. (Rar) Saturnin (1) [în DEX 98]. [pr.: ni an] – Din fr. saturnien. Trimis de LauraGellner, 27.08.2005. Sursa: DEX 98 saturnián (referitor la Saturn) adj. m. (sil. ni an), pl. saturniéni (sil. ni eni); f … Dicționar Român
Saturnian — Sa*tur ni*an, a. [L. Saturnius.] 1. (Roman Myth.) Of or pertaining to Saturn, whose age or reign, from the mildness and wisdom of his government, is called the golden age. [1913 Webster] 2. Hence: Resembling the golden age; distinguished for… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Saturnian — can refer to:*Saturnian (poetry), the form of poetry which uses Saturnian Verse *Something of or relating to::*Saturn, sixth planet from the Sun:*Saturn (mythology), a Roman agricultural deity … Wikipedia
Saturnian — Sa*tur ni*an, n. (Zo[ o]l.) Any one of numerous species of large handsome moths belonging to {Saturnia} and allied genera. The luna moth, polyphemus, and promethea, are examples. They belong to the Silkworn family, and some are raised for their… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Saturnian — [sə tʉr′nē ən] adj. [< L Saturnius, of Saturn + AN] 1. a) of the Roman god Saturn, whose reign was the GOLDEN AGE b) prosperous, peaceful, etc.: said of a period, age, etc. 2. of the planet Saturn … English World dictionary
saturnian — I. səˈtərnēən adjective Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: Latin saturnius Saturnian (from Saturnus sixth major planet from the sun and the most remote planet known to the ancients, from Saturnus Roman god connected with the sowing of seed) +… … Useful english dictionary
Saturnian — /seuh terr nee euhn/, adj. 1. of or pertaining to the planet Saturn. 2. of or pertaining to the god Saturn, whose reign is referred to as the golden age. 3. prosperous, happy, or peaceful: Saturnian days. [1550 60; < L Saturni(us) of Saturn + AN] … Universalium
Saturnian — /səˈtɜniən/ (say suh terneeuhn) adjective prosperous, happy, or peaceful: Saturnian days. {from Saturn1} …
Saturnian (poetry) — Saturnian meter or verse is an old Latin and Italic poetic form, of which the principles of versification have become obscure. Only 132 complete uncontroversial verses survive. 95 literary verses and partial fragments have been preserved as… … Wikipedia
Saturnian verse — Saturnian Sa*tur ni*an, a. [L. Saturnius.] 1. (Roman Myth.) Of or pertaining to Saturn, whose age or reign, from the mildness and wisdom of his government, is called the golden age. [1913 Webster] 2. Hence: Resembling the golden age;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Saturnian verse — ▪ poetry also called Saturnian metre the ancient Latin verse used mainly by Livius Andronicus (Livius Andronicus, Lucius) and Gnaeus Naevius (Naevius, Gnaeus) before the adoption of Greek verse forms by later Latin writers. Little is… … Universalium
